Las Cruces Public Schools public meetings in 2022

Student Services Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Student Services Committee will review proposed revisions to three policies: Student Records (8610), School Counseling Services (5040), and School Assignment (8155). The committee is expected to discuss the changes and may forward recommendations for approval to the full School Board.

• Review of Policy 8610 (Student Records) with updated language from division counsel
• Review of Policy 5040 (School Counseling Services) for elementary, middle, and high schools
• Review of Policy 8155 (School Assignment) including a committee-recommended version and an amendment by Mr. Mahedavi
• Approval of draft minutes from October 2022 meeting
• Public comment period for speakers

CANCELED - Special School Board Meeting for Personnel Closed Session - 7:00 p.m.

This special school board meeting was canceled. It was scheduled to include a closed session to discuss the performance and disciplining of a licensed division teacher in Case No. 4092922, as well as related motions to convene, adjourn, and certify the closed meeting.

• Meeting canceled; no public business conducted
• Closed session planned to discuss teacher discipline (Case No. 4092922)
• Motions to convene, adjourn, and certify closed meeting were on the agenda
• Previous teacher revocation case (Case 2091422) referenced in a draft motion

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee will consider approving a corrective action plan for Middleburg Community Charter School following audit concerns, and refer it to the full School Board. The committee will also hear updates on Hillsboro Charter Academy's potential capital expansion, a progress report on Pre-IB and Dual Language Immersion programs, and an overview of Title I, Part A programs.

• Approve and refer corrective action plan for Middleburg Community Charter School (audit concerns)
• Hillsboro Charter Academy exploring expansion for art, music, and learning lab space
• Update on Pre-International Baccalaureate and Dual Language Immersion programs
• Overview of Title I, Part A: identification of schools and use of funds for 2023-2024

4th Tuesday School Board Meeting (Moved Due to Winter Break) 4:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board approved Policy 4360 establishing a program for Small, Women-Owned, Minority-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SWAM). The board also approved consent items including meeting minutes, personnel actions, and an acting superintendent agreement for Dr. Daniel Smith.

• Approval of Policy 4360 creating a SWAM vendor program
• Authorization for the Chair to execute the Acting Superintendent Agreement for Dr. Daniel Smith
• Approval of personnel actions list
• Adoption of minutes from Nov 15 and Nov 28, 2022 meetings
• Remote participation granted for board members Erika Ogedegbe and Jeff Morse

The School Board approved the December 13, 2022, Consent Agenda, which included the adoption of Policy 4360 regarding Small, Women-Owned, Minority-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses. The Board also authorized an Acting Superintendent Agreement for Dr. Daniel Smith and approved personnel actions.

• Adopted Policy 4360 for Small, Women-Owned, Minority-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
• Authorized the Chair to execute the Acting Superintendent Agreement for Dr. Daniel Smith
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions
• Adopted minutes from November 15, 2022, meeting
• Adopted minutes from November 28, 2022, CIP and CAPP Public Hearing and Work Session
• Approved medical exemption for Erika Ogedebe to participate remotely
• Approved personal exemption for Jeff Morse to participate remotely

Finance & Operations Committee - 3:30 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee will recommend that the School Board approve revisions to Policy 6130 on unpaid meal debt, renew several contracts including pharmacy benefit management with Express Scripts (estimated over $250,000), disability insurance, medical plan administration, and electric bus services, and award a contract for computer supplies. All items are on the consent agenda for a single vote.

• Revision of Policy 6130 on Unpaid Meal Debt to align with VSBA and LCPS practices
• Renewal of RFP #R16105 Pharmacy Benefit Management Services with Express Scripts (annual drug spend nearly $50M)
• Renewal of RFP #R13044 Short-Term/Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance with New York Life
• Renewal of RFP #R19226 Medical Plan Administration with Cigna through 2024
• Renewal of RFP #R22277 Electric Buses with Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia for 2023

Emergency Meeting of the School Board - 6:45 p.m.

At an emergency meeting on December 8, 2022, the Loudoun County School Board approved remote participation for board member Brenda Sheridan and designated Dr. Daniel Smith as acting superintendent after the previous superintendent's employment ended December 6, 2022. The vote was 7-1, with Tiffany Polifko opposed and two members not present.

• Approved remote participation for Brenda Sheridan via personal exemption
• Designated Dr. Daniel Smith as acting superintendent by a 7-1 vote
• State Board regulation 8VAC20-390-30 requires an acting superintendent during a vacancy

The School Board met to fill a vacancy in the superintendent position following the end of the previous superintendent's employment on December 6, 2022. The board voted to designate Dr. Daniel Smith as the acting superintendent in accordance with State Board of Education regulation 8VAC20-390-30.

• Approved request for Brenda Sheridan to participate remotely (6-0)
• Approved motion to suspend rules to consider the acting superintendent designation (7-0)
• Designated Dr. Daniel Smith as acting superintendent (6-1)

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will vote on revisions to Policy 5015, Daily Pledge of Allegiance, and forward it to the full School Board for adoption. The committee will also hear updates on the LCPS Mentoring and Coaching Program, the Instructional Facilitator Program, middle school honors placement, world languages course expansion, and a CTE equipment review. Public comment is scheduled.

• Action item: revise Policy 5015, Daily Pledge of Allegiance, and forward to School Board
• Update on LCPS Mentoring and Coaching Program to support teacher retention
• Update on Instructional Facilitator Program supporting coaching and professional learning
• Middle School Honors Update reviewing rigor and placement models
• World Languages next steps: survey results and potential course expansion

Legislative & Policy Committee 4:00 p.m.

The Legislative & Policy Committee is reviewing several policy updates regarding school board operations. Proposed actions include updating committee structures, staff aide roles, and agenda procedures.

• Revision of Policy 2310, Committees of the School Board
• Revision of Policy 2610, Loudoun County School Board Staff Aides
• Adoption of Policy 3210, Office of the Ombuds
• Revision of Policy 2430, School Board Agenda
• Approval of September 29, 2022 draft minutes

(CANCELED) Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

This meeting of the Loudoun County Public Schools Finance & Operations Committee was canceled. Had it been held, the committee would have considered consent items including revisions to Policy 6130 on unpaid meal debt, plus renewals of contracts for pharmacy benefits, disability insurance, medical plan administration, electric buses, and computer supplies.

• Revision of Policy 6130, Unpaid Meal Debt, to align with VSBA and LCPS practices
• Renewal of Pharmacy Benefit Management Services with Express Scripts (est. over $250,000)
• Renewal of Short-Term/Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance with New York Life through Dec 2025
• Renewal of Medical Plan Administration with Cigna through Dec 2024
• Award of IFB #I23318 Computer Supplies and Equipment (est. over $250,000)

School Board Staff Briefing & Secondary School Attendance Zone Public Hearing and Closed Session 6:30 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board held a staff briefing and public hearing on proposed changes to secondary school attendance zones in Eastern Loudoun, Ashburn, and Central Loudoun. Multiple plans from staff and board members were presented. The board also voted on remote participation requests and entered closed session for legal consultation and personnel discussion.

• Staff briefing on Department of Support Services: Eastern Loudoun, Ashburn and Central Loudoun Secondary School Attendance Zone Changes
• Public hearing with 19 speakers registered, each allotted two minutes
• Consideration of multiple attendance zone plans: Beatty Plan 577, Beatty Plan 860, Morse Plan, Mahedavi Plan 700
• Vote to grant Denise Corbo remote participation using personal exemption (approved 7-0) and Ian Serotkin remote participation (approved 8-0)
• Closed session for legal consultation (case CL-22-3129) and discussion of specific public employee performance

The School Board conducted a staff briefing and public hearing regarding attendance zone changes for Eastern Loudoun, Ashburn, and Central Loudoun secondary schools. The board also approved remote participation requests for two members and held a closed session to discuss legal counsel and employee performance.

• Denied Denise Corbo's request for remote participation via medical exemption (3-3)
• Approved Denise Corbo's request for remote participation via personal exemption (7-0)
• Approved Ian Serotkin's request for remote participation via personal exemption (8-0)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for legal counsel and employee performance (8-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn closed meeting with no formal action taken (8-0)
• Approved certification of the closed meeting (8-0)

School Board FY2024 - FY2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Capital Asset Preservation Program (CAPP) Public Hearing & Work Session and a Closed Session 6:30 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board held a public hearing and work session on the Superintendent's Recommended FY2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Capital Asset Preservation Program (CAPP) budgets. The board also convened a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding a court case. A remote participation request from board member Denise Corbo was initially denied under a medical exemption but later approved under a personal exemption.

• Public hearing on the Superintendent's Recommended FY2024-2029 CIP and CAPP budgets
• Work session on the recommended capital budgets with presentations and discussion
• Closed session to consult with legal counsel on Loudoun County Circuit Court case CL-22-3129
• Motion to allow Denise Corbo's remote participation via medical exemption failed 3-4-1, then passed 8-0-0 under a personal exemption
• Over 30 registered speakers provided public comment on the capital budgets

The School Board conducted a public hearing and work session regarding the Superintendent's recommended Capital Improvement Program and Capital Asset Preservation Program budgets. No formal decisions were made on the budget proposals during this session.

• Denied request for Denise Corbo to participate remotely via medical exemption (3-4-0-1)
• Approved request for Denise Corbo to participate remotely via personal exemption (8-0-0-0)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for legal counsel regarding case CL-22-3129
• Approved motion to adjourn closed meeting with no formal action taken

Equity Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Equity Committee will review Policy 8215 on in-school disciplinary measures as an information item. They will also discuss a subgroup report on the ONE LCPS Strategic Plan for Excellence. The agenda includes approval of draft minutes from October 2022 and announcements on committee appointments and calendar processes.

• Review of Policy 8215 on in-school disciplinary measures (information item)
• Discussion of Equity Committee subgroup report on ONE LCPS Strategic Plan for Excellence
• Approval of draft minutes from October 16, 2022 meeting
• Announcement on committee appointment process
• Announcement on calendar process

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee will review and discuss several information items, including updates on special programs and charter school agreements. No votes are scheduled; the committee's recommendations may go to the full School Board. Key topics include a financial audit showing increased concerns at Middleburg Community Charter School, proposed changes to its charter agreement and lease, and a technology services contract with Hillsboro Charter Academy.

• Special Programs update on Pre-International Baccalaureate and Dual Language Immersion programs
• Middleburg Community Charter School (MCCS) second renewal charter agreement with recommended changes
• MCCS third extension to the renewal lease through June 30, 2025
• Hillsboro Charter Academy technology services contract for 2022-2023
• MCCS financial audit showing increased deficiencies, with prior remediation letters

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting (Moved due to winter break) 4:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board considered several consent‑agenda items, including minutes from prior meetings and personnel actions. It approved a $6,314,223 contract to keep LCPS students enrolled at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology for the 2023‑2024 school year. The board also granted a personal exemption for remote participation to member Denise Corbo and approved an alternative accreditation plan for W. O. Robey High School.

• Personal exemption granted for Denise Corbo to participate remotely via personal exemption
• Adoption of minutes from the November 9 and November 14, 2022, school board meetings
• Approval of superintendent‑recommended personnel actions
• Contract agreement with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, FY23 budget $6,314,223
• Approval of the W. O. Robey High School alternative accreditation plan

The School Board approved a tuition contract with Fairfax County Public Schools for students to attend Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology for the 2023-2024 school year. The Board also approved an alternative accreditation plan for W.O. Robey High School and various personnel actions.

• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo via personal exemption (7-0-0-1)
• Denied remote participation for Denise Corbo via medical exemption (3-4-0-1)
• Approved minutes from Nov 9, 2022, Staff Briefing and Public Hearing
• Approved minutes from Nov 14, 2022, Secondary School Attendance Zone Work Session
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions
• Approved 2023-2024 contract agreement with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology
• Approved alternative accreditation plan for W.O. Robey High School

Discipline Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Discipline Committee will consider revised Policy 8215 on in-school disciplinary measures and vote on whether to recommend it to the full school board for approval. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and an update for new committee members. No budget impact is noted.

• Action Item 4.01: Revised Policy 8215 (In-School Disciplinary Measures) recommended to school board as information item
• Public comment period for attendees to speak on agenda topics
• Approval of draft minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting

School Board FY2024 - FY2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Capital Asset Preservation Program (CAPP) Public Hearing and Work Session 6:30 p.m.

The School Board held a public hearing and work session on the Superintendent's Recommended FY2024–FY2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Capital Asset Preservation Program (CAPP) budgets. The board also voted on a request for remote participation by a board member, which failed. The work session included a presentation by Chief Operations Officer Kevin Lewis and review of multiple budget documents.

• Motion to allow board member Denise Corbo to participate remotely via medical exemption failed 3-4-1.
• Public hearing featured 25 speakers (2 virtual, 23 in-person) each allotted two minutes.
• Work session presentation on Superintendent's Recommended FY2024–FY2029 capital budgets by Kevin Lewis.
• Attached budget documents: work session presentation, superintendent's recommended budget, and Q&A document.

The School Board held a public hearing and work session regarding the Superintendent's recommended FY 2024-FY 2029 Capital Improvement and Capital Asset Preservation Program budgets. No substantive decisions were made regarding the budgets. The only formal action taken was the denial of a request for remote participation.

• Denied request for Denise Corbo to participate remotely using a medical exemption (3-4)

Loudoun Education Alliance of Families (LEAF) 5:30 p.m.

The Loudoun Education Alliance of Families (LEAF) committee will receive an update on NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth Assessments and remind members of policies under review. The committee will also vote to approve the draft minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting. Public comment is welcomed on agenda-specific topics.

• Approval of draft minutes from October 17, 2022 meeting
• Update on NWEA MAP Growth Assessments by Dr. Ryan Tyler
• Reminder of policies up for review
• Public comment period on agenda-specific topics

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting 4:00 p.m.

The agenda is primarily procedural, covering routine approvals and policy updates that maintain district operations and compliance. The board will approve minutes from three prior meetings, personnel actions, and a revision to Policy 4145 for petty cash funds. Public comment eligibility and identification requirements are also outlined for attendees.

• Approval of minutes from the Oct. 18 secondary school attendance zone briefing, Oct. 25 4th Tuesday meeting, and Nov. 1 work session
• Approval of Superintendent’s personnel action recommendations
• Revision of Policy 4145 to update petty cash fund procedures
• Vote on board member Denise Corbo’s request to participate remotely via medical and personal exemptions
• Public comment eligibility criteria and accepted forms of identification for Loudoun County residents and stakeholders

The School Board approved the consent agenda, which included staff-recommended revisions to Policy 4145 regarding Petty Cash Funds and the Superintendent's personnel recommendations. The Board also adopted minutes from three previous meetings. A request for member Denise Corbo to participate remotely via medical exemption was denied, though a request for remote participation via personal exemption was approved.

• Approved revisions to Policy 4145, Petty Cash Funds
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions
• Adopted minutes from Oct 18, 2022 Secondary School Attendance Zone Briefing & Public Hearing
• Adopted minutes from Oct 25, 2022 4th Tuesday School Board Meeting
• Adopted minutes from Nov 1, 2022 Secondary School Attendance Zone Work Session
• Denied remote participation request for Denise Corbo via medical exemption (3-4-1-0)
• Approved remote participation request for Denise Corbo via personal exemption (Unanimous)

School Board Secondary School Attendance Zone Work Session 6:30 p.m.

The School Board is holding a work session to review multiple proposed attendance zone plans for secondary schools. Plans include options from board members Mahedavi, Beatty, Hoyler, and Reaser, as well as a staff long-range plan. No votes are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.

• Review of Fall 2022 attendance zone plan maps including Mahedavi Plan, Beatty-237, Hoyler Plan, Reaser Plan, and more
• Presentation by Chief Operations Officer Kevin Lewis and Planning Director Bev Tate
• Discussion of conditions without change and long-range plan

The School Board conducted a work session regarding secondary school attendance zones. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals during this session.

Canceled - School Board Work Session Regarding Governance 8:00 a.m.

This meeting was canceled. The agenda originally included a presentation on school board norms, protocols, and violations, and a presentation on the constituent management system. No decisions or discussions occurred.

• Canceled work session on board governance
• Planned presentation on school board norms, protocols, and violations
• Planned presentation on constituent management system (Let's Talk)

Human Resources and Talent Development Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Human Resources and Talent Development Committee will consider staff-recommended revisions to five HR policies, including employment complaints, reporting child abuse, evaluation for step increases, appointment/assignment, and supplemental retirement plans. The committee will also discuss proposed enhancements to personal and sick leave for 10- and 11-month employees for FY24. They will vote on approving the October 27, 2022 draft minutes.

• Discussion of FY24 proposed personal and sick leave enhancements for 10- and 11-month employees
• Staff-recommended revisions to Policy 7016, Employment Complaints
• Staff-recommended revisions to Policy 7530, Duty to Report Child or Student Abuse and Neglect
• Staff-recommended revisions to Policy 7652, Evaluation Related to Step Increase and One-Time Payments Related to Tenure
• Staff-recommended revisions to Policy 7302, Appointment and Assignment and Policy 7624, Supplemental Retirement Plans

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will consider forwarding new Policy 5055, Parental Notice of Sexually Explicit Content, to the full school board for adoption, as required by Virginia law by January 2023. The committee will also review proposed revisions to Policy 5015, Daily Pledge of Allegiance, and receive an information update comparing the CAMPUS and AVID college-preparation programs.

• Action item: Approve and forward Policy 5055, Parental Notice of Sexually Explicit Content, to full board
• Information item: Revisions to Policy 5015, Daily Pledge of Allegiance, updated to align with current practice
• Information item: Comparison of CAMPUS and AVID college-prep programs serving 600+ and 204 students respectively

School Board Staff Briefing & Secondary School Attendance Zone Public Hearing 6:30 p.m.

The School Board holds a public hearing on proposed changes to secondary school attendance zones for Fall 2022. Staff presented multiple zone plan maps, including options from board members. The board will hear public comments before making a decision.

• Staff briefing with multiple attendance zone plan maps (Mahedavi, Beatty, Hoyler, Reaser, staff long-range plan)
• Public hearing with 30+ registered speakers (virtual and in-person)
• Procedural items: remote participation for board member Corbo, call to order at 6:30 p.m.
• Adjournment at 7:45 p.m.

The School Board conducted a staff briefing and a public hearing regarding secondary school attendance zones. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Communications and Outreach Committee 5:00 p.m.

The committee will hear updates on the 2020 Communications Audit progress, internal communications tactics, and ideas for making the CIP/Budget more understandable. It will also discuss listening structures tied to the strategic plan. Procedural items include a public comment period and approval of draft minutes from September 12.

• Update on progress against the 2020 Communications Audit
• Report on internal communications tactics
• Ideas for increasing understandability of CIP and Budget information
• Discussion on listening structures for Strategic Plan Goal 4
• Approval of draft minutes from September 12, 2022

Joint Committee of the Loudoun County School Board (LCSB) and Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (LCBS) 5:00 p.m.

The Joint Committee of the Loudoun County School Board and Board of Supervisors will hear updates on the Douglass High School Reconciliation Meetings and Safe Pedestrian Passage to Schools – Part 1. They will also vote on the 2023 meeting schedule and a gardening program plan for LCPS. Public comment is allowed for 15 minutes.

• Update on Douglass High School Reconciliation Meetings (Countywide)
• Safe Pedestrian Passage to Schools – Part 1 (Countywide)
• Action: 2023 Schedule of Meetings
• Action: Gardening Program Plan for LCPS

Equity Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Equity Committee will review Policy 8215 regarding in-school disciplinary measures. The committee will also consider draft minutes from October and discuss forming a subgroup. Announcements include the committee appointment process and calendar updates.

• Review Policy 8215 on in-school disciplinary measures
• Approval of October 2022 draft minutes
• Discussion of Equity Committee Subgroup
• Announcement of committee appointment process
• Tune in to calendar process

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance and Operations Committee will consider recommending approval of three roof replacement contracts totaling $5,784,550 for Cedar Lane, Horizon, and Lowes Island elementary schools. They will also vote on adopting Policy 4360 to support small, women-owned, minority-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. An information item on revising Policy 6130 on unpaid meal debt is scheduled for discussion.

• Contract award of $1,929,000 to Chu Contracting Inc. for roof replacement at Cedar Lane ES
• Contract award of $2,090,975 to Simpson Unlimited Inc. for roof replacement at Horizon ES
• Contract award of $1,764,575 to Simpson Unlimited Inc. for roof replacement at Lowes Island ES
• Adoption of Policy 4360 creating a SWAM (Small, Women-Owned, Minority-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses) program
• Revision of Policy 6130 on unpaid meal debt presented as an information item

School Board Secondary School Attendance Zone Work Session 6:30 p.m.

The School Board is holding a work session to discuss proposed changes to secondary school attendance zones. Multiple map options from board members and staff are presented for review. This is an informational session; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Work session on secondary school attendance zone changes
• Multiple attendance zone map proposals from board members Beatty, Hoyler, and Reaser
• Staff long-range attendance zone plan presented
• Planning projections and tracking chart included as attachments
• Absent member Denise Corbo participating remotely

The School Board conducted a work session regarding secondary school attendance zones. The minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes.

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will hear informational updates on the Health and Physical Education program, the World Languages and Cultures program, and music instructional resources (charging for consumable materials). No votes or action items are on the agenda; the meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Health and Physical Education program update presented by Amy Wheeler
• World Languages and Cultures program update with potential expansion of course offerings
• Discussion of charging students for music 'consumable' instructional resources, requested by Chair Ian Serotkin
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 22, 2022, committee meeting

Human Resources and Talent Development Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Human Resources and Talent Development Committee will vote on revisions to four policies—7314 (teacher duties), 7564 (staff dress code), 7720 (leave for legal proceedings), and 7312 (performance management)—to move them to the full School Board on November 15, 2022. The committee will also hear information items on revisions to policies 7304 (licensed employee transfers), 7550 (drug/alcohol-free workplace), 7552 (smoke-free environment), and 7554 (employee responsibility on student drug usage). Approval of September 22, 2022 draft minutes is also on the agenda.

• Action on Policy 7314, Duties and Responsibilities of Teachers (revised)
• Action on Policy 7564, Dress Code for Staff (revised)
• Action on Policy 7720, Leave Associated With Legal Proceedings (revised)
• Action on Policy 7312, Performance Management for Employees (revised)
• Information items on revisions to policies 7304, 7550, 7552, and 7554

Discipline Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Discipline Committee will vote on whether to forward revised Policy 8260 (Reporting of Student Conduct) to the full School Board as an information item. The committee will also review proposed updates to Policy 8215 and Regulation 8215 on in-school disciplinary measures. Public comment will be heard before these discussions.

• Action item: vote on forwarding revised Policy 8260 (Reporting of Student Conduct) to the full School Board
• Review of revised Policy 8215 and Regulation 8215 on in-school disciplinary measures
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 26, 2022, Discipline Committee meeting
• Public comment period for speakers to address the committee

4th Tuesday School Board Meeting (Recessed and Reconvened on November 1, 2022 Immediately Following the School Board Secondary School Attendance Zone Work Session.)

The Loudoun County School Board convened on October 25 and reconvened on November 1. The board voted on remote participation requests for member Denise Corbo, first denying a medical exemption (3-4) then approving a personal exemption (7-0). The consent agenda, including minutes from previous meetings and personnel actions, was approved.

• Motion to approve Denise Corbo’s remote participation via medical exemption failed 3-4.
• Motion to approve Denise Corbo’s remote participation via personal exemption passed 7-0.
• Consent agenda approved: minutes of September 27, October 11, and October 13 meetings.
• Personnel actions list and addendum approved by the board.

The School Board approved a contract for the demolition of the old Lucketts wastewater treatment plant. The board also adopted several sets of meeting minutes and approved personnel actions via a consent agenda.

• Approved $59,900 contract to Demolition Services Inc. for Lucketts wastewater plant demolition
• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo via personal exemption (7-0-0-1)
• Denied remote participation for Denise Corbo via medical exemption (3-4-0-1)
• Adopted minutes from September 27, 2022 meeting
• Adopted minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting
• Adopted minutes from October 13, 2022 Secondary School Attendance Zones Overview
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions

Student Services Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Student Services Committee will hold a second reading and vote on two revised policies: Policy 8155 (School Assignment) and Policy 8420 (Student Medication). The committee may approve one of two versions of the school assignment policy and send both to the full School Board. Policy 8420 updates rules for naloxone administration in schools per Virginia Code. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Second reading of Policy 8155 (School Assignment) with two versions and public feedback
• Second reading of Policy 8420 (Student Medication) adding naloxone administration procedures
• Public comment period at start of meeting
• Approval of draft minutes from September 15, 2022 meeting
• Recommendation to forward approved policies to full School Board as information items

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee will discuss a potential revenue sharing agreement with Loudoun County that affects LCPS funding splits. They will also consider revisions to Policy 6140 on free and reduced-price meal services and a contract award for demolition of the old Lucketts wastewater treatment plant.

• Discussion of Revenue Sharing Agreement with Loudoun County with historical LTF splits averaging 60% for LCPS
• Revision of Policy 6140, Free and Reduced-Price Meal Services, to align with VSBA and LCPS practices
• Contract award for IFB #22-512 demolition of old Lucketts wastewater treatment plant in the amount of $59,900 to Demolition Services Inc.
• Public comment period procedures
• Approval of draft minutes from October 4, 2022 meeting

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 6:00 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee will receive an update from the Department of Instruction on progress with the LCPS Pre-International Baccalaureate Program and Dual Language Immersion Program. The update may inform FY24 budget decisions regarding staffing and operations. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its September 20 meeting.

• Special Programs Update presentation covering Pre-IB and Dual Language Immersion programs
• Possible FY24 budget impact for staffing and operations of special programs
• Approval of draft minutes from September 20, 2022, meeting
• Public comment period with sign-up prior to meeting

School Board Secondary School Attendance Zone Briefing & Public Hearing and Closed Session 6:30 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board received a briefing on proposed changes to secondary school attendance zones, including several map options and enrollment projections. The board then held a public hearing where 27 residents spoke. The board also granted a remote participation request for a member with a medical exemption. A closed session followed to discuss employee performance.

• Secondary school attendance zone briefing with six map attachments and enrollment projections
• Public hearing with 27 registered speakers (8 virtual, 19 in-person)
• Motion to allow remote participation for Ms. Corbo under medical exemption passed 4-3-1
• Closed session authorized under Virginia code for discussion of specific employee performance

The School Board conducted a briefing and public hearing regarding secondary school attendance zones. No formal decisions were made regarding the attendance zones during this meeting. The Board also held a closed session to discuss the performance of specific public employees and officers.

• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo via medical exemption (4-3-1-0)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting to discuss employee and officer performance
• Approved motion to adjourn closed meeting with no formal action taken
• Approved resolution EXP 12-22/23 to certify the closed meeting

Loudoun Education Alliance of Families (LEAF) 5:30 p.m.

The Loudoun Education Alliance of Families (LEAF) committee will discuss a proposed new Policy 5055 requiring parental notice of sexually explicit content, in alignment with Virginia Department of Education guidance. Other agenda items include an overview of jigsaw activity analysis, communication best practices, and an update on VDOE 2022 model policies. The committee will also consider approval of draft minutes from September 19, 2022.

• Discussion of new Policy 5055, Parental Notice of Sexually Explicit Content, required by January 1, 2023
• Update on VDOE 2022 Model Policies on Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents
• Overview of Jigsaw Activity Analysis – report feedback summary to the Alliance
• Review of a 2022-2023 Draft Handbook of Communication Best Practices for Alliance members
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 19, 2022, LEAF meeting

School Board Secondary School Attendance Zone Overview 6:30 p.m.

The School Board held a meeting to receive an overview of secondary school attendance zones for fall 2022. The board voted 5-3 to allow one member to participate remotely due to a medical exemption. The main item was an informational presentation on attendance zone maps and processes, with no decisions made on zone changes.

• Vote 5-3 to grant remote participation for Denise Corbo under ADA medical exemption
• Staff presented fall 2022 secondary attendance zone overview with maps and planning documents
• Attachments included zone plans, walk zones, tracking charts, and projection sheets
• Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

The board received a staff presentation regarding the secondary school attendance zone overview. The only formal action taken was the approval of a remote participation request for board member Denise Corbo.

• Approved remote participation request for Denise Corbo (5-3)

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting 4:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items including contract renewals for construction support services (up to $6M) and elevator maintenance ($319,000), and to consider personnel actions. The board also voted on a board member's request to participate remotely, first rejecting a medical exemption and then approving a personal exemption.

• Vote to deny Denise Corbo's request to participate remotely using a medical exemption (motion failed 3-3-1)
• Vote to approve Denise Corbo's request to participate remotely using a personal exemption (motion approved 8-0)
• Renewal of RFP #R20239 Construction Support Services with four vendors for up to $6M per term
• Renewal of RFP #R21263 Elevator, Wheelchair Lift, and Dumbwaiter maintenance contract with Oracle Elevator Holdco Inc. for an estimated $319,000
• Item 2.10 regarding Middleburg Charter Community School renewal contract and lease agreement removed from consent agenda for separate discussion

The School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions and contract renewals for construction and elevator services. The Board also granted a personal exemption for member Denise Corbo to participate remotely.

• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo via personal exemption (8-0)
• Denied remote participation for Denise Corbo via medical exemption (3-3)
• Approved Consent Agenda with item 2.10 removed (9-0)
• Adopted minutes for September 14, 2022, Personnel Closed Session (9-0)
• Adopted minutes for September 29, 2022, Personnel Closed Session (9-0)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions (9-0)
• Renewed RFP #R20239 Construction Support Services through Oct 31, 2023 (9-0)
• Renewed RFP #R21263 elevator and lift maintenance with Oracle Elevator Holdco, Inc. (9-0)

Equity Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Loudoun County Public Schools Equity Committee will review and provide feedback on draft Policy 5055, which would require parental notice of sexually explicit instructional materials. The committee will also receive an introduction of the new Office of Ombuds and discuss the strategic plan's alignment with equity topics. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Review of new Policy 5055, Parental Notice of Sexually Explicit Content, required by Jan 1, 2023
• Introduction of the Office of Ombuds, a new FY23 position for resolving concerns
• Equity Committee subgroup discussion on strategic plan alignment with policy, HR, outreach, and instruction
• Presentation of One LCPS | 2027 Strategic Plan for Excellence overview

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee will consider consent items renewing construction support and elevator maintenance contracts, and action items including a $1.5M custodial supplies contract with an estimated 16% price increase, as well as policy revisions for school activity funds and petty cash funds. The committee also will hear public comments and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Recommend renewal of RFP #R20239 Construction Support Services (up to $6M per term) with four firms
• Recommend renewal of RFP #R21263 elevator/wheelchair lift maintenance ($319,000) with Oracle Elevator Holdco
• Award of IFB #I23316 for custodial supplies and equipment ($1.5M, estimated 16% price increase)
• Proposed revisions to Policy 4115 (School Activity Funds) and Policy 4145 (Petty Cash Funds)
• Public comment period for community input

Special School Board Meeting for Personnel Closed Session - 5:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board held a closed session to discuss the performance and discipline of two licensed division teachers. The board voted to recommend the revocation of a teacher's license in Case No. 3092922 due to conduct affecting student health, welfare, discipline, and morale.

• Discussion of teacher discipline for Case No. 3092922
• Discussion of teacher discipline for Case No. 4092922
• Recommendation to revoke the license of the teacher in Case No. 3092922

The School Board held a closed session to discuss the performance and disciplining of two licensed teachers. Following the session, the Board voted to recommend the revocation of a teacher's license in Case 3092922. No formal action was recorded for Case 4092922.

• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo (3-2)
• Approved convening closed meeting for personnel cases 3092922 and 4092922 (7-0)
• Approved adjourning closed meeting and noted no formal action was taken during the session (8-0)
• Approved certification of the closed meeting (8-0)
• Recommended license revocation for teacher in Case 3092922 (4-3)

Legislative & Policy Committee 3:00 p.m.

The committee will discuss revisions to Policy 1020 (Strategic Framework) to align with the One LCPS 2027 Strategic Plan and revisions to Policy 2120 (Election, Term, Vacancy) to comply with HB 1138. They will also review and take action on the proposed 2023 Legislative Program and the 2022 VSBA Legislative Positions to recommend to the full School Board. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes total.

• Revision of Policy 1020, Strategic Framework, to align with One LCPS 2027 Strategic Plan
• Revision of Policy 2120, Election, Term of Office, and Vacancy in Office, to comply with HB 1138
• Review and action on the 2023 Legislative Program for the School Board's annual advocacy priorities
• Recommendation on 2022 VSBA Legislative Positions for Delegate Atoosa Reaser's vote at the Delegate Assembly
• Approval of draft minutes from August 31, 2022 meeting

4th Tuesday School Board Meeting 5:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board approved its consent agenda, including meeting minutes and personnel actions. The board also authorized two capital improvement contracts: preconstruction services for Elementary School 32 and architectural design services for High School 14. These projects support the district's plan to meet projected student enrollment growth.

• Contract award for CMaR Part 1 preconstruction services for Elementary School 32 to Hess Construction Company, LLC for $82,000.00
• Contract award for Phase 1 architectural/engineering services for High School 14 to Stantec Architecture, Inc. for $363,825
• Approval of Phase 2 design services for High School 14 in the amount of $10,031,175, subject to FY24 CIP funding
• Approval of the September 13, 2022 meeting minutes and superintendent personnel recommendations

The School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions and two construction-related contracts. These include preconstruction services for Elementary School #32 and architectural design services for High School #14.

• Approved $82,000 preconstruction contract for Elementary School #32 to Hess Construction Company, LLC
• Approved $363,825 Phase 1 design contract for High School #14 to Stantec Architecture, Inc.
• Approved $10,031,175 Phase 2 design contract for High School #14 to Stantec Architecture, Inc. (subject to FY24 CIP funding)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions
• Adopted minutes from September 13, 2022 meeting
• Denied remote participation request for Denise Corbo via medical exemption (3-3-0-2)
• Approved remote participation request for Denise Corbo via personal exemption (7-0-0-1)

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals 4:30 p.m.

The Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals is meeting to consider a parent request for a student to be granted a waiver of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Transfer Rule. The meeting will enter a closed session as permitted by Virginia law to discuss the student's scholastic record, with motions to convene, adjourn, and certify the closed meeting. No other business is on the agenda beyond procedural items and approval of minutes.

• Closed meeting to discuss a student's request for a waiver of the VHSL Transfer Rule (28A-7-1)
• Motion to convene closed meeting citing §2.2-3711.A2 of the Code of Virginia
• Motion to adjourn closed meeting and certification resolution
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings

Discipline Committee 6:00 p.m.

The Discipline Committee is reviewing revisions to school board policies regarding student conduct and in-school disciplinary measures. Staff will present updated versions of Policy 8260 and Policy 8215 for committee review.

• Review of revised Policy 8260 (formerly 8-38), Reporting of Student Conduct
• Review of revised Policy 8215 and Regulation 8215, In-School Disciplinary Measures
• Approval of draft minutes from the August 22, 2022, meeting

Human Resources and Talent Development Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Human Resources and Talent Development Committee will vote on revisions to Policy 7314 (Duties and Responsibilities of Teachers) and discuss revisions to policies on staff dress code, leave for legal proceedings, and employee performance management. They will also receive updates on continuous improvement, career center assistants compensation, and out-of-county tuition for employee children.

• Vote on accepting revisions to Policy 7314 (Duties and Responsibilities of Teachers) to move to full School Board on Sep 27
• Discussion of revisions to Policy 7564 (Dress Code for Staff) as a future action item
• Discussion of revisions to Policy 7720 (Leave Associated With Legal Proceedings) as a future action item
• Discussion of revisions to Policy 7312 (Performance Management for Employees) as a future action item
• Discussion of out-of-county tuition for children of employees

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will discuss and possibly vote on new Policy 5420 for controversial and sensitive curriculum standards, which could move to the full School Board. They will also receive information on new Policy 5055 for parental notice of sexually explicit content, required by January 2023, and an update on K-3 gifted education.

• Action item: New Policy 5420, Controversial and Sensitive Curriculum Standards – possible committee vote to move to School Board
• Information item: New Policy 5055, Parental Notice of Sexually Explicit Content – required by VDOE by Jan 1, 2023
• Information item: K-3 Gifted Education Update – overview of services and best practices
• Approval of draft minutes from August 18, 2022 meeting

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The committee will decide on several action items, including awarding contracts for toner/ink cartridges and printing services, granting utility easements to NOVEC and Loudoun Water at two elementary schools, and recommending a $10.4M architectural/engineering design contract for High School #14 (HS-14). They will also hear public comment and approve draft minutes from the previous meeting.

• Recommend awarding IFB #I23315 Toner and Ink Cartridges, estimated value >$250,000, from Oct 1, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023.
• Recommend awarding RFP #R23250 Printing, Graphic Design, Mailing and Related Services, estimated value >$250,000, to seven vendors.
• Recommend approving an easement to NOVEC for a power line at Pinebrook ES, with no budget impact to LCPS.
• Recommend approving a deed of easement to Loudoun Water for water/sewer lines at Sterling ES, with no budget impact.
• Recommend approving a contract for HS-14 design services with Stantec Architecture: Phase 1 $363,825 and Phase 2 $10,031,175 (subject to FY24 CIP funding).

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 6:00 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee will consider approving a one-time adjustment to the FY22 cost-per-pupil funding formula for two charter schools, adding $317,053 total, and will recommend changes to the Middleburg Charter Community School renewal contract and lease. Discussion items include the LCPS Opportunity Portal, a special programs update, and results from an Academies of Loudoun student survey.

• One-time adjustment to charter school CPP formula: Middleburg Charter School would receive $166,725 and Hillsboro Charter Academy $150,328, paid from the School Operating Fund
• Approval of recommended changes to Middleburg Charter Community School renewal contract and lease extension through June 30, 2025
• Update on LCPS Student Opportunity Portal development
• Special programs update covering IB, Dual Language Immersion, JROTC, HAMSCI
• Presentation of survey results from Academies of Loudoun students on their experience

Loudoun Education Alliance of Families (LEAF) 5:30 p.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the Loudoun Education Alliance of Families (LEAF) committee. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and information items on the introduction of an Ombuds position, a brief overview of the One LCPS 2027 Strategic Plan, and a jigsaw activity on defining roles and responsibilities. No votes on substantive policy or budget items are scheduled.

• Introduction of the Director of Constituent Services (Ombuds) as an information item.
• Brief overview of the One LCPS 2027 Strategic Plan for Excellence.
• Jigsaw activity to define and implement roles and responsibilities for LEAF members.

Student Services Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Student Services Committee will hear public comment, approve minutes, and review revised Policy 8155 (School Assignment) and Policy 8420 (Student Medication). The medication policy update complies with Virginia Code allowing naloxone possession and administration in schools. Staff will present proposed changes and return for a second review at the next meeting.

• Review of Policy 8155, School Assignment, with changes requested by Chair Hoyler
• Review of Policy 8420, Student Medication, updated to comply with Virginia Code 54.1-3408.X for naloxone administration
• Public comment sign-up prior to the meeting start
• Approval of draft minutes from the August 18, 2022 meeting

Technology Steering Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m.

The Technology Steering Committee will hear updates on information security needs and asset management practices, both of which may lead to future budget initiatives. The committee will also discuss the LCPS Social Media Policy for staff, as requested by Chair Beatty. All items are for discussion only; no votes or recommendations are scheduled. The meeting begins with public comment and approval of draft minutes from June 22, 2022.

• Approval of draft minutes from June 22, 2022 Technology Steering Committee meeting
• Information Security Update: staff to review security enhancements as possible future budget initiatives
• Asset Management Practices: inventory audit, eRecycling program, and potential budget enhancements
• Social Media Policy: discussion of LCPS policy for staff requested by Chair Beatty

Special School Board Meeting for Personnel Closed Session - 5:00 p.m.

This special board meeting was held entirely in closed session to discuss personnel matters involving two licensed division teachers (Case No. 1091422 and Case No. 2091422). The board voted to deny the superintendent’s petition for revocation in case 2091422, and recommended license revocation for case 1091422. No other public business was conducted.

• Board held two closed sessions to discuss discipline of licensed teachers in Cases No. 1091422 and 2091422
• Motion approved to deny superintendent's petition for revocation in Case No. 2091422 (4-2 vote)
• Motion approved to recommend revocation of teacher's license in Case No. 1091422 (unanimous vote of those present)
• Board certified both closed meetings complied with Virginia Freedom of Information Act
• Remote participation approved for board member Denise Corbo

The School Board held two closed sessions to consider personnel matters. The Board recommended the revocation of a teacher's license in Case 1091422 and denied a petition for revocation in Case 2091422.

• Denied Superintendent's petition for license revocation in Case 2091422 (4-2)
• Recommended license revocation for former teacher in Case 1091422 (6-0)
• Approved certification of two closed meetings (6-0)

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting 4:00 p.m.

The School Board met to approve several procedural and administrative actions. These included the adoption of previous meeting minutes, personnel actions, a budget development calendar for fiscal year 2024, and a revised policy regarding alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and electronic cigarettes.

• Approval of August 9, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of Superintendent's recommended personnel actions
• Approval of the FY24 Operating Budget development calendar
• Adoption of revised Policy 8240 regarding alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and electronic cigarettes

The School Board approved the consent agenda, which included the schedule for developing the Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget and revisions to the policy regarding alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and electronic cigarettes. The board also approved personnel actions and Head Start certifications.

• Approved remote participation for Andrew Hoyler (Unanimous)
• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo (4-3-1-0)
• Adopted August 9, 2022 meeting minutes (7-2)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions (7-2)
• Approved FY2024 School Board Operating Budget development calendar (7-2)
• Approved and adopted revised Policy 8240, Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco and Electronic Cigarettes (7-2)
• Approved Head Start Certification of Health and Safety and Governance and Leadership Capacity Screening (7-2)

Communications and Outreach Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County Public Schools Communications and Outreach Committee will meet to discuss several informational items, including training for school board assistants, policy on media releases and classroom photographs, and an update on the LCPS mobile app. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the August 1 meeting and hear public comment.

• Approval of draft minutes from the August 1, 2022 meeting
• Training session for School Board Assistants on newsletters, virtual meetings, FOIA, and constituent management system
• Discussion of media release and use of classroom photographs
• Update on the LCPS Mobile App

Joint Committee of the Loudoun County School Board (LCSB) and Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (LCBS) 5:00 p.m.

The joint committee of the Loudoun County School Board and Board of Supervisors will meet to receive public comments and reports, discuss an action item on a gardening program plan for LCPS, and consider additions or deletions to the annual work plan. The co-chairs will also provide guidance on safe pedestrian passage to schools.

• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes
• Guidance to staff from co-chairs on safe pedestrian passage to schools
• Information item on feminine care supplies at LCPS
• Action item on gardening program plan for LCPS
• Discussion of additions/deletions to the annual work plan

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals 5:30 p.m.

The Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals will convene a closed meeting to discuss student scholastic records, specifically parent requests for students to attend schools outside their assigned zone and a request for a waiver of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Transfer Rule. The committee will vote on motions to enter, adjourn, and certify the closed meeting. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior appeals.

• Closed meeting to discuss parent requests for LCPS students to attend schools outside their assigned attendance zone
• Closed meeting to discuss a parent request for a waiver of the VHSL Transfer Rule (28A-7-1)
• Vote on motion to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3712
• Vote on motion to adjourn and certify the closed meeting
• Approval of minutes from prior administrative appeals (Cmt Report - Admin Appeal #100-108)

Finance & Operations Committee 4:30 p.m.

The Finance and Operations Committee is reviewing a proposal for a 150-foot telecommunications facility at Freedom High School. The committee is also receiving updates on FY23 salary scales and proposed revisions to school fund policies.

• Proposed 150-foot cell tower installation at Freedom High School
• $40,000 one-time payment from Milestone Towers for cell tower construction
• 40% revenue share for LCPS from service providers on the proposed tower
• Recap of FY23 School Board Adopted Salary Scales
• Proposed revisions to Policy 4115 (School Activity Funds) and Policy 4145 (Petty Cash Funds)

Loudoun Education Alliance of Families (LEAF) 5:30 p.m.

The Loudoun Education Alliance of Families (LEAF) committee will hold an organizational meeting to elect officers and approve May 2022 minutes. Information items include a presentation on the policy review process to encourage parent/guardian participation, an overview of school library resources in LCPS, and a review of Virginia FOIA basics.

• Election of officers for the committee
• Approval of draft minutes from May 31, 2022 meeting
• Presentation on policy review process overview
• Presentation on school libraries in Loudoun
• Review of Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) basics

CANCELLED - Equity Committee 5:30 p.m.

The September 1, 2022 Equity Committee meeting was cancelled. The agenda would have included approval of prior meeting minutes, an overview of the One LCPS 2027 Strategic Plan, a policy review update, a Human Resources preview of the FY 2024 calendar, and a Human Resources subgroup follow-up.

• Approval of draft minutes from the June 2, 2022 Equity Committee meeting
• Overview of One LCPS 2027 Strategic Plan for Excellence
• Policy review update
• Human Resources preview of calendar for FY 2024
• Human Resources subgroup follow-up

Legislative & Policy Committee 4:00 p.m.

The Legislative & Policy Committee will discuss first revisions to three policies (1020, 2120, 2310) and take action on the 2023 Legislative Program, which outlines the school board's advocacy priorities. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes. The committee will also approve the June 30, 2022 draft minutes.

• First review of revised Policy 1020 (Strategic Framework) to align with the 2027 strategic plan
• First review of revised Policy 2120 (Election, Term of Office, and Vacancy in Office) to comply with HB 1138
• First review of revised Policy 2310 (Committees of the School Board) to comply with state code and board requests
• Action on the 2023 Legislative Program, setting the school board’s legislative advocacy agenda

Discipline Committee - Closed Meeting 6:30 p.m.

The Discipline Committee of the Loudoun County School Board convenes a closed meeting to discuss a recommendation for disciplining a student. The agenda includes approval of minutes and motions to enter, adjourn, and certify the closed session. No public action or specific student is identified in the agenda.

• Motion to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(2) for student discipline discussion
• Motion to adjourn closed meeting with no formal action taken
• Motion to certify that closed meeting complied with Virginia law
• Approval of minutes to be added later

Discipline Committee - Open Meeting 5:00 p.m.

The Discipline Committee will hear a presentation on LCPS Administrative Responses to Student Behaviors for the 2022-2023 school year and review revised Policy 8260 on Reporting of Offenses. The committee will also consider approving draft minutes from June 30, 2022, and take public comment.

• Presentation: LCPS Administrative Responses to Student Behaviors for 2022-2023
• Initial review of revised Policy 8260 (formerly 8-38), Reporting of Offenses
• Approval of June 30, 2022 draft minutes
• Public comment period at the start of the meeting

CANCELLED - Technology Steering Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m.

This meeting of the Loudoun County Public Schools Technology Steering Committee was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included potential discussion of information security updates, asset management practices, and a social media policy, but none occurred.

• Meeting cancelled; no action taken
• Proposed discussion: Information Security Update for possible budget initiatives
• Proposed discussion: Asset Management Practices including inventory audit and eRecycling program
• Proposed discussion: LCPS Social Media Policy for staff

Human Resources and Talent Development Committee 4:00 p.m.

The committee will consider approving draft minutes from June 23, 2022, and discuss several human resources topics. The main action item is a recommendation to move revisions to Policy 7314 (Duties and Responsibilities of Teachers) to the full School Board for approval on September 13, 2022. Other discussions include a year-in-review of HR activities, an update on career center assistant position classification, and an overview of staff calendar review processes.

• Recommendation to forward revised Policy 7314 (Duties and Responsibilities of Teachers) to full School Board on September 13, 2022
• Approval of draft minutes from June 23, 2022 HRTD Committee meeting
• Staff presentation on HRTD 'A Year in Review' for the past year
• Update on classification history for career center assistant positions
• Overview of process for reviewing staff calendars

Student Services Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Student Services Committee will consider several routine items, including public comment procedures and meeting minutes. The committee will vote on revised Policy 8640, Disclosure of Student Personally Identifiable Information, which updates FERPA language. New Student Services Directors Jennifer Evans and Tedra Richardson will be introduced. A discussion item on special permission determinations will be reviewed for committee input.

• Approve revised Policy 8640, Disclosure of Student Personally Identifiable Information (no budget impact)
• Introduce new Student Services Directors: Jennifer Evans (Student Mental Health Services) and Tedra Richardson (Special Education)
• Public comment procedure and sign‑up for in‑person comments
• Review and adopt draft and approved meeting minutes
• Discussion of special permission determinations (committee review only)

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will consider a new policy (5420) on controversial and sensitive curriculum standards, which could be revised, simplified, or forwarded to the School Board. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, an update on the Profile of a Graduate initiative, a review of Career and Technical Education equipment, and an update on K-5 literacy efforts. Public comment is allowed at the start of the meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on NEW Policy 5420, Controversial and Sensitive Curriculum Standards
• Approval of draft minutes from August 3, 2022
• Update on Profile of a Graduate and the 5 Cs implementation
• Career and Technical Education equipment review with survey to teachers
• Update on Access to Literacy for All, including Virginia Literacy Act and textbook adoption

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 6:00 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee will vote on a Middleburg Charter Community School request to increase a school counselor position from 0.5 to 0.6 FTE, funded by the charter school. The committee will also receive updates on International Baccalaureate and Dual Language Immersion programs, and discuss a survey of Academies of Loudoun students. Additionally, the committee may forward the Middleburg Charter contract and lease renewals to the School Board for approval.

• Action item: Approve increasing Middleburg Charter Community School counselor from 0.5 to 0.6 FTE (MCCS-funded, no budget impact)
• Information item: Middleburg Charter renewal contract and lease extension to June 30, 2025, recommended for School Board consent
• Information item: International Baccalaureate update at Heritage and Loudoun Valley high schools during candidacy phase
• Information item: Dual Language Immersion program update including school selection process
• Discussion item: Survey of Academies of Loudoun students on program perceptions, planned for Aug 29-30, 2022

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals (Closed Meeting) 5:00 p.m.

The Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals will meet in a closed session. The discussion involves a parent's request to appeal a student walk-zone, which pertains to protected scholastic records.

• Discussion of a parent's request for an appeal of a student walk-zone

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting 4:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board considers a consent agenda that includes a $77,326 donation from Amazon Web Services to name a classroom at JL Simpson Middle School, a grant of easement to Dominion Energy at Waxpool Elementary School, and approval of minutes and personnel actions.

• Approval of AWS Think Big Space Agreement and naming of Tech Ed 3 Classroom at JL Simpson Middle School as an 'AWS Think Big Space' for five years, with a $77,326 donation
• Grant of easement to Dominion Energy at Waxpool ES property to relocate a utility pole inadvertently placed in a Loudoun Water Easement, at no cost to LCPS
• Approval of personnel actions list and addendum
• Adoption of minutes from the June 28, 2022 meeting
• Remote participation approval for board member Denise Corbo via medical exemption (4-3-1 vote)

The School Board approved the August 9, 2022, Consent Agenda, which included personnel actions and a naming agreement for a classroom. The board also granted a utility easement to Dominion Energy at Waxpool Elementary School.

• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo via medical exemption (4-3-1-0)
• Approved August 9, 2022, Consent Agenda (8-1)
• Adopted June 28, 2022, meeting minutes (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved AWS Think Big Space Agreement and naming of JL Simpson Middle School Tech Ed 3 Classroom for five years, including a $77,326.30 donation (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved Dominion Energy Right of Way and Plat for utility pole relocation at Waxpool ES (via Consent Agenda)

Equity Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Equity Committee will hear an overview of the One LCPS |2027 Strategic Plan for Excellence, review a policy update, and preview the Human Resources calendar for FY 2024. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes. No decisions or votes are scheduled beyond the minutes.

• Overview of the One LCPS |2027 Strategic Plan for Excellence (presentation attached)
• Policy Review Update
• Preview of Human Resources calendar for Fiscal Year 2024
• Human Resources Subgroup Follow Up
• Approval of draft minutes from June 2, 2022 Equity Committee meeting

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals (Closed Session) 5:30 p.m.

The Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals will convene a closed session to discuss parent requests for students to attend a school outside their assigned attendance zone. The meeting is limited to procedural motions to enter, adjourn, and certify the closed session. No formal action is expected in the public portion.

• Closed meeting authorized under Virginia FOIA to discuss student scholastic records regarding attendance zone appeals
• Motion to convene closed meeting for parent requests for out-of-zone attendance
• Motion to adjourn and certify that the closed meeting complied with state law

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will consider moving revised Policy 8540 on questionnaires and surveys to the full school board for approval. Members will also discuss a new Policy 5420 on controversial and sensitive curriculum standards, with possible outcomes including revisions, expanded regulations, or referral to the board. Updates on science elective offerings and FY23 stipends are also on the agenda.

• Action item: Recommend full board approval of revised Policy 8540, Questionnaires and Surveys
• Discussion of new Policy 5420, Controversial and Sensitive Curriculum Standards
• Presentation comparing science elective offerings in LCPS and neighboring divisions
• Update on FY23 stipends per committee member request

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee will recommend the School Board adopt tuition rates for 2022-23 ($13,163 out-of-county, $19,591 out-of-state), award a $36.2M fuel services contract to Quarles Petroleum, renew a milk contract with Dairy Maid Dairy, and approve submission of an EPA Clean School Bus Grant application for 25 electric buses.

• 2022-23 tuition rates: $13,163 out-of-county, $19,591 out-of-state
• RFP #R22287 Fuel Services awarded to Quarles Petroleum, estimated $36.2M over 3 years
• IFB #I21331 Milk and Related Items renewal with Dairy Maid Dairy, estimated $877,967
• Approval to submit EPA Clean School Bus Grant application for 25 new electric buses

Communications and Outreach Committee 5:00 p.m.

The committee will review a year-end metrics report for the Communications and Community Outreach department, discuss training for school board aides, and receive an update on a constituent management tool. Public comment procedures are outlined, and the committee will consider approving minutes from its June 6, 2022 meeting. No decisions or votes are scheduled; all items are informational or procedural.

• Year-End Metrics Report for 2021-2022
• Training of School Board Aides
• Update on Constituent Management Tool (K12 Insight)
• Approval of draft minutes from June 6, 2022
• Public comment procedures

Discipline Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County Public Schools Discipline Committee will vote on recommending updated Policy 8220 (Student Disciplinary Consequences) and Policy 8240 (Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco and Electronic Cigarettes) to the full school board. The committee will also consider recommendations on two student matters from a closed session and review staff survey results on discipline and safety. Previous drafts and public feedback are included for the policy updates.

• Action on Policy 8220, Student Disciplinary Consequences, to forward to full school board
• Action on Policy 8240/Regulation 8240, Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco and Electronic Cigarettes
• Approval of recommendations from closed session on two student matters
• Presentation of staff survey results on discipline and safety
• Approval of May 23, 2022, draft minutes

Legislative & Policy Committee 4:00 p.m.

The Legislative & Policy Committee will approve the May 26, 2022 draft minutes and adopt the minutes for this meeting. It will also hold a 10‑minute public comment period that will be audio recorded and posted on BoardDocs. The committee will discuss a redlined draft of the 2023 Legislative Program, but no decisions or recommendations are attached to the item.

• Approval of May 26, 2022 draft minutes
• Adoption of minutes for the June 30, 2022 meeting
• Public comment limited to 10 minutes, audio recorded and posted on BoardDocs
• Discussion of redlined draft 2023 Legislative Program (no decision)
• Attachments: Legislative Program Timeline-2023.pdf and 2023 Legislative Program - Working Document.pdf

4th Tuesday School Board Meeting 5:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board approved the consent agenda, including personnel actions and adoption of meeting minutes. The board also approved using the Construction Management at Risk (CMaR) method to accelerate the opening of ES-32 elementary school to fall 2024, and will request expedited construction funding from the Board of Supervisors to address capacity constraints at Hovatter Elementary.

• Approved acceleration of ES-32 opening and use of CMaR construction method
• Approved personnel actions list and addendum
• Adopted minutes from May 24 and June 7, 2022 meetings
• Granted remote participation for board member Denise Corbo via medical exemption
• Board members filed disclosures

The School Board approved the use of the Construction Management at Risk (CMaR) contracting method for the ES-32 project to potentially accelerate its opening to fall 2024. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including personnel actions and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved CMaR contracting method for ES-32 new school project (Unanimous)
• Approved request for expedited construction funding for ES-32 from the Board of Supervisors (Unanimous)
• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo via medical exemption (4-2-2-0)
• Approved May 24, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 7, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions (Unanimous)

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals (Closed Meeting) 7:15 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board voted to convene a closed meeting to discuss confidential student record information, specifically parent requests for a student to attend a school outside their assigned zone. The board then voted to adjourn the closed session and resume the public meeting, noting that no formal action was taken. Finally, the board adopted a resolution certifying that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law.

• Motion to convene closed meeting to discuss confidential student record requests for out‑of‑zone attendance
• Motion to adjourn the closed meeting and reconvene the public meeting, stating no formal action was taken
• Motion to adopt Resolution #41-21/22 certifying the closed meeting under Virginia law
• Attachment: Admin Appeal#59-71.pdf (24 KB) – administrative appeal report
• Attachment: Select Committee Minutes 6.27.22.pdf (79 KB) – meeting minutes

CANCELLED - Curriculum & Instruction Committee 5:30 p.m.

This meeting was cancelled and did not occur. The agenda included a proposed action on Policy 8540 (Questionnaires and Surveys) and information items on Policy 5420 (Controversial and Sensitive Curriculum Standards), a science electives comparison, and updated stipends.

• Proposed action on Policy 8540 (formerly 8-63), Questionnaires and Surveys, to move to full school board
• Discussion of new Policy 5420, Controversial and Sensitive Curriculum Standards, with draft regulation
• Presentation on Science Electives Comparisons across Loudoun and neighboring divisions
• Update on FY23 stipends per committee request

Human Resources and Talent Development Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Human Resources and Talent Development Committee will discuss only review items, including staff attrition and retention data, an overview of new Policy 7715 on Universal Leave, and an update on the Complaint Management System. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes approval of draft minutes from May 26, 2022.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 26, 2022 meeting
• Presentation of attrition and retention data for elementary, middle, and high schools
• Overview of new Policy 7715, Universal Leave Plan
• Update on the Complaint Management System

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals 7:00 p.m.

This is a procedural meeting of the Select Committee of the Loudoun County School Board for Hearing Appeals. The agenda contains no specific appeals or substantive items—only call to order, deliberation, adjourn, and approval of minutes.

Technology Steering Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m.

The Technology Steering Committee will discuss information-only items, including an update on previous topics and a presentation on how the district determines social media access and internet content filtering for students. The committee will also consider approving draft minutes from May 24. No budget impact is associated with either discussion item.

• Discussion on process for blocking student social media access and internet content filtering
• Update answering School Board member questions from the May meeting
• Approval of draft minutes from May 24, 2022 Technology Steering Committee meeting
• Public comment period before discussions
• Meeting is information-only; no votes on policy changes

Student Services Committee 5:00 p.m.

The committee will discuss two information items: a review of Policy 8640 on disclosure of student personally identifiable information, and data on special permission applications for the 2022-23 school year. No votes are expected; recommendations may be forwarded to the School Board.

• Review of Policy 8640 (Disclosure of Student Personally Identifiable Information) with FERPA updates
• Staff will add a reason code to special permission applications for siblings attending same school due to special education placement
• Data shows 2 of 1,101 special permission requests cited sibling in special education program as reason
• Consideration of draft minutes from May 24, 2022 meeting

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 6:00 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee will consider revising contracts for Hillsboro Charter Academy and Middleburg Community Charter School to align funding with VD OE's quarterly model, which would provide $119,356 additional for MCCS and $16,852 for HCA. The committee also plans to approve draft minutes from the May 17, 2022 meeting and hear public comments.

• Proposed revision to charter school funding formula for HCA and MCCS, adding $119,356 and $16,852 respectively
• Approval of draft minutes from May 17, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period with sign-up required
• Action item: revise contracts effective FY22

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee will consider three action items: appropriating $1,252,424 in federal supply chain funding for school nutrition, declaring the Staff Training Center at 43711 Partlow Road surplus and transferring it to Loudoun County, and recommending acceleration of ES-32 elementary school opening to fall 2024 using Construction Management at Risk (CMaR) contracting. The committee will also hear public comment and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Appropriation of $1,252,424 from USDA Supply Chain Assistance funding for School Nutrition Fund
• Declare Staff Training Center (43711 Partlow Road, Ashburn) surplus and transfer ownership to County of Loudoun
• Accelerate ES-32 new elementary school opening from fall 2025 to fall 2024 to relieve Hovatter Elementary capacity constraints
• Recommend use of Construction Management at Risk (CMaR) project delivery method for ES-32
• Request expedited construction funding from Board of Supervisors for ES-32

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting and Public Hearings (*moved due to Graduation) 4:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board held its 2nd Tuesday meeting and public hearings on June 7, 2022. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from a prior budget work session, personnel actions, a request for $701,162.56 in Public Education Grant (PEG) funding from Comcast for audio-visual upgrades at the Administration Building, and a sewer easement to Loudoun Water at Sully Elementary School.

• Approved request for $701,162.56 from Comcast’s PEG fund for AV upgrades in board rooms 100A/B/C and 102A/B
• Granted easement to Loudoun Water for sewer maintenance at Sully Elementary School
• Approved personnel actions list
• Adopted minutes of the May 19, 2022, FY23 Operating Budget work session with public hearing
• Approved remote participation for board member Denise Corbo under medical exemption (vote 5-2-1)

The School Board approved a consent agenda including a funding request for audio-visual upgrades and a sewer easement for Sully ES. The board also approved personnel actions and the minutes from a May 19 work session.

• Approved request for $701,162.56 from Comcast’s Public Education Grant for AV upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved sewer easement and plat for Loudoun Water at Sully ES (Unanimous)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from May 19, 2022, FY23 Operating Budget Work Session (Unanimous)
• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo via medical exemption (4-2-1)

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals 3:00 p.m.

The Select Committee is convening a closed meeting to discuss parent requests for students to attend a school outside their assigned attendance zone. The agenda includes procedural motions to convene, adjourn, and certify the closed meeting, along with approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

• Closed meeting to discuss parent requests for out-of-zone student attendance under Va. Code §2.2-3711.A2
• Motion to convene closed meeting (recommended action)
• Motion to adjourn closed meeting and reconvene public session
• Motion to certify closed meeting via Resolution #40-21/22
• Approval of minutes from previous Select Committee meeting

Joint Committee of the Loudoun County School Board (LCSB) and Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (LCBS) 5:00 p.m.

The joint committee of the Loudoun County School Board and Board of Supervisors will hear public comment, receive co-chairs' reports, and discuss two information items: agricultural education and gardening programs at LCPS, and school generation factor methodologies used for planning. The committee may also consider additions or deletions to its annual work plan.

• Public comment period (15 minutes) with sign-up via county website
• Information item: Agricultural Education and Gardening Programs at LCPS (countywide)
• Information item: School Generation Factor Methodologies and Applications (countywide)
• Possible updates to the Annual Work Plan of the joint committee
• Approval of meeting summary from prior session

Communications and Outreach Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Communications and Outreach Committee will hear information items on website improvements, school board member communications and social media processes, and a final review of the 2021-2022 Communications Plan. The committee will also consider approving draft minutes from its May 9 meeting and receive public comments. No votes on policies or expenditures are scheduled.

• Update on LCPS.org website improvements and support standardization
• Information on School Board member communications and social media process
• Final review of progress on the 2021-2022 Communications Plan
• Approval of draft minutes from the May 9, 2022 committee meeting

Equity Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Equity Committee will review two policies: Policy 8240 on alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and electronic cigarettes, and Policy 8540 on questionnaires and surveys. The committee will also discuss the work of its subgroups. Public comment and approval of previous minutes are on the agenda.

• Review of Policy 8240: Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco and Electronic Cigarettes
• Review of Policy 8540: Questionnaires and Surveys
• Discussion of Equity Committee Subgroups
• Approval of draft minutes from May 5, 2022 meeting

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals 5:00 p.m.

The Select Committee of the Loudoun County School Board is meeting to conduct a closed session to discuss parent requests for students to attend a school outside their assigned attendance zone. No public votes or decisions are scheduled beyond the closed meeting proceedings.

• Closed meeting to discuss student scholastic records and attendance zone appeals
• Motion to convene, adjourn, and certify the closed meeting
• Approval of minutes from a previous committee meeting

Loudoun Education Alliance of Families (LEAF) 5:30 p.m.

The Loudoun Education Alliance of Families (LEAF) holds an organizational meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, and staff introductions. Discussion items include a FOIA overview and social media best practices. New business covers member responsibilities, a planned officer/leadership election in August 2022, and scheduling meetings for the upcoming school year.

• Discussion of officer/leadership election set for August 2022
• FOIA overview by Public Information Officer Wayde Byard
• Social media 'best practices' overview by Digital Media and Engagement staff
• Approval of meeting minutes from prior LEAF meeting
• Planning of meeting dates for the 2022-23 school year

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee is recommending approval of a consent agenda with six contract renewals for the 2022-23 fiscal year, including a $30 million energy audit contract, engineering services, food supplies, and insurance claims administration. All items were previously discussed as information items on May 17, 2022. The committee's recommendations will go to the full School Board on June 7, 2022.

• Renewal of Back of the Envelope Audit contract with CMTA, valued at approximately $30,000,000 for energy conservation projects and HVAC replacements at Algonkian ES and Cool Springs ES
• Renewal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Services contract with J2 Engineers, Rinker Design, Dewberry, and Urban Engineering, estimated at $1,500,000
• Renewal of Foods and Supplies contract with Merchants Grocery Company, estimated to exceed $10,000,000 (final renewal)
• Renewal of Beverages contract with Merchants Grocery Company, valued at $1,188,028 (final renewal)
• Renewal of Third Party Administrator Claims Services contract with PMA Management Corp for workers' compensation claims administration, may exceed $250,000

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will vote on recommending revisions to Policy 8350, which governs student activities, including interscholastic sports. They will also hear updates on K-5 literacy, talent development programs (BEAM, PROPEL, Level Up), gifted education identification changes, and a draft of Policy 8540 on student surveys.

• Action item: recommend board approve revised Policy 8350 (Student Activities) incorporating interscholastic activities
• Update on Access to Literacy for All program, including textbook adoption and professional development
• Talent development program updates: BEAM, PROPEL, and Level Up grants from Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
• Gifted Education Department update on changes to student identification process
• Information item: draft Policy 8540 (formerly 8-63) on questionnaires and surveys of students

Legislative & Policy Committee 4:00 p.m.

The Legislative & Policy Committee will review proposed changes to the VSBA Legislative Positions. The committee will also receive updates on the legislative program timeline and the status of collective bargaining.

• Review of VSBA Legislative Change/Addition Proposals
• Proposed change regarding Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Services name change
• Proposed change regarding School Mental Health Support
• Update on Legislative Program Timeline
• Update on Collective Bargaining status

Human Resources and Talent Development Committee 5:30 p.m.

The HRTD Committee will consider several personnel policy changes, including adopting a new classification system for the universal salary scale, revising annual leave, and creating a new universal leave policy. These items are recommended to move to the full School Board on June 7. The committee will also hear a substitute update.

• Deletion of Policy 7672, Classification of Positions for Administrative Employees
• Adoption of new Policy 7614, Classification and Placement of Positions for the Universal Salary Scale
• Revisions to Policy 7710, Annual Leave
• New Policy 7612, Experience Credit for Teacher, Licensed, and Auxiliary New Hires
• New Policy 7715, Universal Leave

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals 4:30 p.m.

The Select Committee will hold a closed meeting to discuss a parent request for a student to be granted a waiver of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Transfer Rule. The public portion consists only of procedural motions to convene, adjourn, and certify the closed meeting. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Closed meeting to consider a student's appeal of the VHSL Transfer Rule (28A-7-1) waiver request

Student Services Committee 4:00 p.m.

The Student Services Committee is reviewing several policy updates for recommendation to the full School Board. These include revisions to homeschooling requirements, student-athlete concussion protocols, and procedures for trained service animals on school property.

• Policy 8080: Home Instruction (Home Schooling) update
• Policy 8445: Concussions in Students and Student-Athletes update
• Deletion of Policy 8-58
• Policy 3050: Trained Service Animals update

4th Tuesday School Board Meeting 5:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board met on May 24, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included adoption of Policy 6140 for free and reduced-price meal services, a right-of-way easement to Segra at the Western Service Center bus maintenance facility in Purcellville, personnel actions, and meeting minutes. The board also voted 4-2-2-0 to allow member Denise Corbo to participate remotely due to a medical exemption.

• Adopted Policy 6140, Free and Reduced-Price Meal Services
• Approved Right of Way Agreement for Segra at Western Service Center (109 North Bailey Lane, Purcellville)
• Approved personnel actions list
• Approved minutes from May 5, May 10, and May 11 meetings
• Granted remote participation to member Denise Corbo (vote 4-2-2-0)

The School Board adopted a new policy for free and reduced-price meal services and approved a Right of Way Agreement for Segra at the Western Service Center. The board also approved personnel actions and several sets of previous meeting minutes via a consent agenda.

• Approved adoption of Policy 6140, Free and Reduced-Price Meal Services
• Approved Right of Way Agreement for Segra at Western Service Center
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022, Special School Board Meeting (Closed Session)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022, 2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2022, Strategic Planning Work Session
• Granted remote participation for Denise Corbo (4-2-2-0)

Technology Steering Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m.

This is a discussion-only meeting of the Loudoun County Public Schools Technology Steering Committee. Staff will present information and respond to committee member questions on several topics, including the Ed-Fi database management system, cloud services and infrastructure centralization, and the software onboarding process and Ed Tech Catalog. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for information only.

• Staff will answer questions from previous Technology Steering Committee meeting (4.01)
• Overview of Ed-Fi database management system presented for committee insight (4.02)
• Update on Cloud Services and Centralization of Infrastructure (4.03)
• Information on Software Onboarding Process and Ed Tech Catalog (4.04)

Discipline Committee Meeting to Include a Closed Session 5:00 p.m.

The Discipline Committee will enter a closed session to discuss student discipline recommendations, then reconvene for public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes. The committee will also review Policy 8240 (alcohol, drug, tobacco, and electronic cigarettes) and consider community feedback on Policy 8220 (student disciplinary consequences). No final votes on policy changes are scheduled; this is a review and discussion meeting.

• Closed session to discuss discipline recommendations for specific students (authorized under Virginia Code)
• Review of Policy 8240/Regulation 8240 on alcohol, drug, tobacco, and electronic cigarettes
• Review of proposed revisions to Policy 8220 on student disciplinary consequences with community feedback
• Approval of draft minutes from February 28, 2022, and April 25, 2022, meetings
• Public comment period for in-person speakers

Human Resources and Talent Development Committee 4:30 p.m.

The Human Resources and Talent Development Committee will approve the March 24 draft minutes and several staff policy changes. It will vote to approve revisions to Policy 7524 (Staff Participation in Political Activities) and Policy 7310 (Staff Discipline), delete Policies 7672 and 7670, and adopt new policies such as 7614 (Universal Salary Scale) and 7612 (Experience Credit). The committee will also discuss an update on substitute staffing. All items have no budget impact and will be forwarded to the full school board.

• Approve March 24, 2022 draft minutes
• Approve revisions to Policy 7524 – Staff Participation in Political Activities
• Approve revisions to Policy 7310 – Staff Discipline
• Delete Policy 7672 – Classification of Positions for Administrative Employees
• Adopt new Policy 7614 – Classification and Placement for the Universal Salary Scale

FY23 Operating Budget School Board Work Session to include a Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.

The Loudoun County Public Schools Board met on May 19, 2022 for a work session and public hearing focused on the superintendent’s proposed FY23 operating budget. Board members approved a remote‑participation request for member Denise Corbo based on a medical exemption. The session included discussion of budget reconciliation, recommended reductions and new initiatives, with related documents provided. Public comment was limited to the FY23 budget.

• Motion granting remote participation for member Denise Corbo (medical exemption) – passed 4‑2‑2‑0
• Public hearing on FY23 operating budget, with comment limited to budget matters
• FY23 Budget Reconciliation Discussion (documents attached)
• Review of FY23 Recommended Reductions (document attached)
• Review of FY23 New Initiatives List (document attached)

The School Board conducted a work session and public hearing regarding the Superintendent's proposed FY23 operating budget. No substantive votes were taken on the budget or reconciliation items during this session.

• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo via medical exemption (4-2-2-0)

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 6:00 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee will consider approving renewals of support and technology services contracts for Hillsboro Charter Academy and Middleburg Community Charter School, forwarding them to the School Board. The committee will also receive updates on specialized programs including IB and transportation, and discuss possible expansion of the Academies of Loudoun programs.

• Renewal of HCA and MCCS Support Services and Technology Services Contracts
• Information item: IB program update and transportation planning
• Middleburg Community Charter School presentation on transportation, facilities, and staffing
• Discussion of possible expansion of Academies programs
• Approval of draft minutes from April 18, 2022

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee will consider recommending four action items to the School Board: a $13,260,300 capital fund transfer for MS-14 Dulles North Middle School due to cost overruns, a $6,304,000 contract for entry security modifications at 12 elementary schools, an IT asset disposal contract award to Sycamore International Inc., and a $36,903 appropriation of federal ESSER III funds for the Mentor Teacher program. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Request to transfer $13,260,300 within the School Capital Fund for MS-14 Dulles North Middle School construction
• Contract award of $6,304,000 to FHP Tectonics Corp. for entry security modifications at 12 elementary schools
• Recommendation to award RFP #R22281 IT Asset Disposal to Sycamore International Inc. through May 31, 2023
• Appropriation of $36,903 in federal ARP ESSER III funds for the Mentor Teacher program

School Board & Cabinet Strategic Planning Work Session 5:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board and Cabinet held a strategic planning work session. No votes or decisions were taken; the session was for discussion and planning. The meeting was livestreamed.

• Strategic planning work session discussion (no votes or decisions)

The School Board and Cabinet conducted a strategic planning work session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting 4:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board approved a consent agenda including minutes, personnel actions, and a kindergarten non-enrollment notice. They held a work session on board operations and then convened a closed meeting for legal consultation, discussion of Executive Order 4, and superintendent evaluation.

• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2022, 4th Tuesday School Board Meeting
• Approval of Superintendent's recommendations on Personnel Actions lists
• Acknowledgment of one family's intent to delay kindergarten enrollment for 2021-2022
• Work session discussion on School Board Operations
• Closed meeting under §2.2-3711(A)(7),(8),(1) for legal consultation on land dispute, Executive Order 4, and superintendent performance

The School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions and the adoption of previous meeting minutes. The board also granted a medical exemption for a member to participate remotely. A closed meeting was held to discuss litigation, a governor's executive order, and the superintendent's performance.

• Approved Denise Corbo's request for remote participation via medical exemption (4-2-2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions
• Acknowledged notification from one family to delay kindergarten enrollment
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for legal counsel and superintendent evaluation
• Approved motion to adjourn closed meeting with no formal action taken

Communications and Outreach Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Communications and Outreach Committee will consider approval of April 4 meeting minutes and receive information on three topics: a quarterly communications metrics update for Q3 2022, the LCPS rebranding effort led by Sage Communications to redesign the division's logo and colors, and plans for School Board back-to-school videos for the 2022-2023 school year. No votes are expected on these information items.

• Quarterly Communications Metrics Update for Q3 (January–March 2022)
• LCPS Rebranding Effort with Sage Communications (logo, colors, brand redesign)
• School Board Back-to-School Video production for 2022-2023 school year
• Approval of draft minutes from April 4, 2022 committee meeting
• Public comment procedures for the meeting

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals (Closed Meeting) 6:00 p.m.

The Select Committee of the Loudoun County School Board will move to recess the public session and convene a closed meeting to discuss confidential student‑record information, specifically parent requests for a student to attend a school outside the assigned attendance zone. After discussion, the committee will adjourn the closed session and adopt a resolution certifying that only exempted matters were considered.

• Motion to convene a closed meeting to discuss confidential student‑record appeals
• Motion to adjourn the closed meeting and return to the public session
• Motion to certify the closed meeting (Resolution # 33-21/22)
• Discussion of parent requests for a student to attend a school outside their assigned zone
• Attachment of appeal report (Admin Appeal#7-29.pdf) and meeting minutes

Special School Board Meeting - Closed Session Only 7:30 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board held a closed session to consult legal counsel about Executive Order 4 issued by Governor Youngkin. The board approved remote participation for member Denise Corbo using a medical exemption. It adopted motions to convene, adjourn, and certify the closed meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved remote participation for board member Denise Corbo via medical exemption
• Motion to convene closed meeting to consult legal counsel on Governor Youngkin's Executive Order 4
• Motion to adjourn the closed meeting
• Motion to certify the closed meeting

The School Board convened a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding Executive Order 4 issued by Governor Youngkin. The board certified that the meeting followed Virginia law and noted that no formal action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo (3-2, 2 abstentions)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for legal consultation on Executive Order 4 (8-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn closed meeting with no formal action taken (8-0)
• Approved Resolution #32-21/22 to certify the closed meeting (8-0)

Equity Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Equity Committee will receive information updates on four policies: Student Activities, Home Instruction, Concussions in Students and Student-Athletes, and Trained Service Animals. The committee will also discuss the work of its subgroups. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on information sharing and discussion.

• Update on Policy 8350 Student Activities (red-lined for deletion)
• Update on Policy 8080 Home Instruction (Home Schooling)
• Update on Policy 8445 Concussions in Students and Student-Athletes
• Update on Policy 3050 Trained Service Animals (revision redline)
• Discussion of Equity Committee Subgroups

CANCELLED - Human Resources and Talent Development Committee 5:30 p.m.

The April 28, 2022 meeting of the Loudoun County Public Schools Human Resources and Talent Development Committee was cancelled. No discussion or votes occurred. The agenda had included proposed revisions to staff policies on political activities, discipline, annual leave, and personnel records, as well as new policies on experience credit and position classification.

• Proposed revisions to Policy 7524 (Staff Participation in Political Activities)
• Proposed revisions to Policy 7310 (Staff Discipline)
• Proposed new Policy 7614 (Classification and Placement of Positions for the Universal Salary Scale)
• Proposed new Policy 7612 (Experience Credit for Teacher, Licensed, and Auxiliary New Hires)
• Deletion of Policy 7672 (Classification of Positions for Administrative Employees)

4th Tuesday School Board Meeting 5:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board voted on two remote participation requests, denying a medical exemption for member Denise Corbo (2-2-1) while approving a personal exemption for Andrew Hoyler (5-0). The board also approved the consent agenda, including the 2022–2023 special education plan with $13,264,389 in federal funds and a new Policy 6620 on access control.

• Motion to allow Denise Corbo to participate remotely with a medical exemption failed (2-2-1)
• Motion to allow Andrew Hoyler to participate remotely with a personal exemption passed (5-0)
• Approved 2022–2023 Annual Plan for Special Education, securing $13,264,389 in federal revenue
• Adopted new Policy 6620, Access Control, governing who may be barred from LCPS property
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions, meeting minutes, and School Business Partnership Executive Council membership

The School Board approved the 2022-2023 Annual Plan for Special Education and a new policy governing facility access. The board also accepted personnel actions and the School Business Partnership Executive Council membership for the upcoming school year.

• Approved 2022-2023 Annual Plan for Special Education and application for $13,264,389 in federal funds
• Approved new Policy 6620, Access Control
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions
• Approved LCPS School Business Partnership Executive Council Membership for 2022-2023
• Approved minutes of the April 5, 2022 meeting
• Approved remote participation request for Andrew Hoyler
• Denied remote participation request for Denise Corbo (2-2)

Discipline Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Discipline Committee will hear a public comment period and consider approval of draft minutes from previous meetings. The main agenda item is an update on Policy 8220 regarding student disciplinary consequences.

• Public comment on agenda items
• Approval of draft minutes from March 28, 2022 meeting
• Update on Policy 8220, Student Disciplinary Consequences

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals "Closed" Meeting 6:00 p.m.

The Select Committee of the Loudoun County School Board for Hearing Appeals is meeting in closed session to discuss parent requests for students to attend schools outside their assigned attendance zone, which involves disclosure of scholastic records. The agenda includes approval of minutes and motions to convene, adjourn, and certify the closed meeting, but no public action is expected.

• Closed meeting to discuss parent requests for students to attend schools outside their assigned attendance zone
• Motion to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711.A2 for student scholastic record disclosure
• Motion to certify closed meeting with Resolution #30-21/22

Student Services Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County Public Schools Student Services Committee will review three policy updates—Policy 8080 (Home Instruction), Policy 8445 (Concussions and deletion of Policy 8‑58), and Policy 3050 (Trained Service Animals)—as information items and recommend they be taken back as action items after public and committee feedback. The committee will also discuss moving the June 16 meeting to June 22 due to a conflict with high‑school graduations. No budget impact is noted for any of these items.

• Review Policy 8080, Home Instruction (Home Schooling)
• Review Policy 8445, Concussions in Students and Student‑Athletes and deletion of Policy 8‑58
• Review Policy 3050, Trained Service Animals
• Discussion to reschedule June 16 meeting to Wednesday, June 22 at 5:00 pm
• Follow‑up to Ms. Corbo's questions on child study eligibility and support for students with disabilities

Legislative & Policy Committee 4:00 p.m.

The Legislative & Policy Committee will discuss a legislative debrief involving the School Board's 2022 Legislative Program with local state legislators. The meeting also includes procedures for public comment and approval of draft minutes from February 17, 2022.

• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes total
• Approval of February 17, 2022 draft minutes
• Legislative debrief on the School Board's 2022 Legislative Program with local state legislators

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will receive updates on middle school honors programs, revisions to Policy 8350 on student activities, and reading screening in grades K-5. The committee will also discuss using synchronous instruction for inclement weather days, as requested by board member Mahedavi. Public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Middle School Honors Update: ongoing review and clarification of honors programs
• Policy 8350, Student Activities: draft revision adding interscholastic activity addition/deletion and funding sections
• LCPS Reading Screening, Grades K-5: overview of PALS and MAP Growth screening process
• Access to Literacy for All: update on K-5 textbook adoption and literacy implementation
• Synchronous Instruction and Inclement Weather Closings: discussion of virtual learning policy for snow days

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee will consider recommending naming the Independence High School football stadium 'Prince Movers Field' for 10 years in exchange for a $242,000 donation. They also will vote on recommending naming the Blue Ridge Middle School library after Sheila Lightner, and on adopting three new policies for free and reduced-price meals, food service management, and food sanitation. The committee will approve minutes from March 29 and hear public comments.

• Action item to recommend naming Independence HS stadium 'Prince Movers Field' with $242,000 donation over 10 years
• Action item to recommend naming Blue Ridge MS library 'The Sheila Lightner Library' for 10 years
• Action item to recommend adoption of Policy 6140 (Free and Reduced-Price Meal Services)
• Action item to recommend adoption of Policy 6150 (Food Service Management)
• Action item to recommend adoption of Policy 6160 (Food Sanitation Program)

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee will hear updates on several specialized programs, including a dual language immersion program with a potential FY23 cost of $156,790, an International Baccalaureate program at Loudoun Valley and Heritage High Schools, and a possible relocation of W.O. Robey High School. Also discussed: a ThinkPad request for Hillsboro Charter Academy using CARES funding and a .5 reading specialist request for Middleburg Community Charter School costing $52,018. The committee will also approve minutes from March 15, 2022.

• Dual Language Program update with potential $156,790 for FY23
• Hillsboro Charter Academy ThinkPad request funded by CARES
• International Baccalaureate update for Loudoun Valley and Heritage High Schools
• Middleburg Community Charter .5 Reading Specialist request at $52,018
• W.O. Robey High School potential relocation discussed

Discipline Committee [CLOSED MEETING] 5:00 p.m.

The Discipline Committee of the Loudoun County School Board is holding a closed meeting to discuss a recommendation for disciplining a student or students enrolled in Loudoun County Public Schools. No other public business is on the agenda.

• Motion to convene closed meeting under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(2) for student discipline discussion

Equity Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board Equity Committee is meeting to review Policy 8220 on student disciplinary consequences, discuss priorities for equity initiative subgroups, and develop an equity statement based on stakeholder input. The committee will also consider approving minutes from March 3 and hear public comment.

• Review of Policy 8220: Student Disciplinary Consequences, including suspension and expulsion procedures
• Discussion of priorities for Equity Committee proposed initiative subgroups
• Development of an equity statement incorporating stakeholder input
• Announcement of NSBE Jr. Chapter outreach opportunity for 4th graders
• Approval of draft minutes from March 3, 2022 Equity Committee meeting

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting and Public Hearing (*moved due to Spring Break) 4:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board approved a consent agenda that included appropriating $1,145,598 in federal ESSER III funds for unfinished learning, before/after school, and summer programs, and $149,747 in Head Start funding for vehicles and salaries. The board also approved personnel actions and minutes from a prior meeting. The meeting included a public hearing, but no specific agenda items for it were listed.

• Appropriation of $1,145,598 in ARP ESSER III state set-aside funds for learning recovery and programs
• Appropriation of $149,747 in Head Start funding from DHHS for vehicles and salaries
• Approval of personnel actions (list not detailed)
• Approval of minutes from March 22, 2022 meeting
• Remote participation approved for two board members

The School Board approved the consent agenda, which included appropriating federal funds for Head Start vehicles and academic recovery programs. The board also approved personnel actions and the minutes from the March 22, 2022 meeting.

• Appropriated $149,747 in Head Start funding for vehicles, salaries, and supplies (Approved)
• Appropriated $1,145,598 in ARP Act ESSER III funds for unfinished learning and school programs (Approved)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations on Personnel Actions (Approved)
• Adopted minutes of the March 22, 2022 meeting (Approved)
• Granted remote participation for Denise Corbo via medical exemption (Approved 4-2)
• Granted remote participation for Andrew Hoyler via personal exemption (Approved)

Communications and Outreach Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Communications and Outreach Committee will review and vote on revisions to two policies: Policy 2510 on school-community communications (with a $32,000 annual budget impact) and Policy 8070 on student comments and complaints. The committee may also hear public comment and approve prior meeting minutes. No decisions are final until the full School Board acts.

• Action item: Recommend approval of revised Policy 2510 (School-Community Communications) with $32,000 annual staff time cost
• Action item: Recommend approval of revised Policy 8070 (Comments and Complaints, formerly 8-10)
• Information item: Mental Health & Wellness Conference campaign recap (no budget impact)
• Information item: Regional Science & Engineering Fair social media campaign recap
• Approval of draft minutes from March 14, 2022 meeting

Joint Committee of the Loudoun County School Board (LCSB) and Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (LCBS) 5:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County Joint Committee will hold a 15‑minute public comment period, receive the co‑chairs’ report on Board of Supervisors and School Board activities, and review three information items: countywide agricultural education and workforce development, an update on metro‑area planning, and school capacity projections.

• Public comment period (15 minutes)
• Co‑Chairs report on Board of Supervisors and School Board activities
• Information item: Agricultural Education and Workforce Development (countywide)
• Information item: Update on Metro Area Planning (countywide)
• Information item: School Capacity Projections (countywide)

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee will hear public comment, approve minutes, and consider recommending several appropriations of federal grants to the School Board, including $1.15 million for unfinished learning, before/after school, and summer programs; $149,747 for Head Start vehicles and staff; and $27,365 for bus driver retention bonuses. They will also recommend renewing an architectural/engineering services contract and awarding a $421,666 contract for parking expansion at Arcola Elementary.

• Appropriation of $149,747 in Head Start funds from HHS for vehicles and staff
• Appropriation of $1,145,598 in ARP ESSER III funds for learning recovery programs
• Appropriation of $27,365 in GEER II/ESSER II funds for bus driver retention bonuses
• Renewal of RFP #R20252 architectural/engineering services contract (value >$250,000)
• Contract award of $421,666 to Independence Excavating for Arcola Elementary parking expansion

Discipline Committee 5:00 p.m.

This meeting of the Loudoun County Public Schools Discipline Committee includes a recommendation to approve staff revisions to Policy 8220, which governs student suspension from school. The committee will also review discipline data and a new hazing regulation, and consider approval of draft minutes from the previous meeting.

• Recommendation to approve revisions to Policy 8220, Student Suspension from School
• Review of discipline data update
• Review of proposed hazing regulation (Regulation 8030.4)
• Approval of draft minutes from February 28, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period

Human Resources and Talent Development Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Human Resources and Talent Development Committee will hear staff-proposed revisions to Policy 7310 on staff discipline and Policy 7524 on political participation. The committee will also receive an update on substitute teacher staffing. No votes are scheduled; these are information and discussion items only.

• Revisions to Policy 7310, Staff Discipline, with feedback from Loudoun Education Association
• Revisions to Policy 7524, Staff Participation in Political Activities
• Substitute update presentation from staff
• Approval of March 1, 2022 draft minutes
• Public comment period before the committee meeting

4th Tuesday School Board Meeting 5:30 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board met to approve routine consent agenda items, including minutes, personnel actions, and policy revisions. The board also addressed attendance zone changes for the upcoming Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School, approving a grandfathering option for current fourth graders whose families requested they remain at their current schools. Families opting for grandfathering must provide their own transportation.

• Appointment of Daniel Smith as Chief of Staff
• Revision of Policy 2160 on conflict of interests and economic disclosures
• Grandfathering approval for current fourth graders affected by attendance zone changes for Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School
• Endorsement of Maverick Bikes, Heritage Hall Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centers, and Lansdowne Resort for the 2022 VSBA Business Honor Roll
• Approval of minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting

The School Board approved allowing eligible rising fifth-grade students to remain at their current elementary schools despite attendance zone changes for the new Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School. Families of these students must provide their own transportation. The board also approved personnel actions and policy revisions.

• Approved grandfathering of eligible rising grade five students at current elementary schools (Consent Agenda)
• Appointed Daniel Smith as Chief of Staff (7-1)
• Approved personnel actions for the 2021-2022 school year (Consent Agenda)
• Endorsed Maverick Bikes, Heritage Hall Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centers, and Lansdowne Resort for the 2022 VSBA Business Honor Roll (Consent Agenda)
• Approved revisions to Policy 2160 regarding Conflict of Interests and Disclosure of Economic Interests (Consent Agenda)
• Adopted minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Approved remote participation for Andrew Hoyler (6-0)
• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo (5-2)

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 6:00 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee will discuss Hillsboro Charter Academy's request for Thinkpads for LCPS staff and explore options for expanding HCA's facility through an addition or trailer. Additionally, the committee will review survey results on special programs and academies and receive a first-semester update on W.O. Robey High School's enrollment and progress.

• Review of Hillsboro Charter Academy's request for Thinkpads for staff (HCA Technology Services Contract)
• Discussion of Hillsboro Charter Academy facility expansion via addition or trailer
• Presentation of Special Programs and Academies survey results
• First-semester update on W.O. Robey High School enrollment, progress, and challenges
• Approval of draft minutes from February 15, 2022 meeting

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance and Operations Committee will consider six action items, including a $1,460,303 contract award to TMG Construction for modular classroom installations, renewal of geotechnical testing services, and adoption or revision of four policies. All action items are recommended to the School Board. An information item on Head Start funding appropriation will also be presented.

• Contract award for Summer 2022 modular classrooms, $1,460,303 to TMG Construction, Inc.
• Renewal of RFP #R18169 for geotechnical and construction testing services (value may exceed $250,000).
• Adoption of new Policy 4110, Custody and Disbursement of School Funds.
• Revision of Policy 4165, Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Fraud.
• New Policy 6620, Access Control, and revision of Policy 6610, Contingency Planning.

Communications and Outreach Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Communications and Outreach Committee will consider approving draft minutes from February 7, 2022, and receive presentations on a Black History Month activity, proposed revisions to Policy 2510 (School-Community Communications and Community Involvement), and an update on the Safe2Talk safety app. The policy revision will be posted for public input before a vote at the next meeting.

• Approval of draft minutes from February 7, 2022 meeting
• Presentation on Black History Month activity
• Discussion of Policy 2510 revisions (School-Community Communications and Community Involvement) – will be posted for public input
• Update on Safe2Talk safety app from Director of Safety and Security

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS - School Board Work Session Regarding Governance 9:00 a.m.

This meeting was cancelled due to weather conditions. The scheduled work session included training for School Board members on social media usage and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

• Training on social media usage for board members
• Training on Virginia Freedom of Information Act for board members
• Remote participation was planned for Ms. Corbo

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will vote on recommending revisions to Policy 8320 (Interscholastic Activities) to the full School Board. They will also hear information updates on early literacy, middle school math, and a review of home instruction policy. Public comment is taken at the start.

• Action: Recommend revisions to Policy 8320, Interscholastic Activities (former Policy 8-45)
• Information: Update on early literacy aligned with the Virginia Literacy Act
• Information: Presentation on middle school mathematics in LCPS and Virginia
• Information: Review of Policy 8080, Home Instruction (in parallel with Student Services Committee)
• Approval of draft minutes from February 17, 2022 meeting

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting 5:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board voted on remote participation requests for two absent board members, denying one by a 3-3-1 vote. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, charter school calendars for 2022-2023, new Special Education Advisory Committee members, an Equity Committee nomination, and a lease agreement for Mickie Gordon Memorial Park.

• Denied medical-exemption remote participation request for board member Denise Corbo (3-3-1 vote; one abstention)
• Approved personal-exemption remote participation request for board member Andrew Hoyler (7-0-1 vote)
• Approved 2022-2023 charter school calendars for Middleburg Community Charter School and Hillsboro Charter Academy
• Appointed Elizabeth Bayard (Algonkian) and Lakshmi Raghavan (Dulles) to the Special Education Advisory Committee
• Approved lease with Loudoun County for full use of the 99.89-acre Mickie Gordon Memorial Park near John Mosby Highway and Carters Farm Lane

The School Board adopted the consent agenda, which included approving 2022-2023 calendars for Middleburg Community Charter School and Hillsboro Charter Academy. The Board also approved a lease granting Loudoun County full use of the 99.89-acre Mickie Gordon Memorial Park. Additionally, new members were appointed to the Special Education Advisory Committee and the Equity Committee.

• Denied remote participation request for Denise Corbo (3-3-1-1)
• Approved remote participation request for Andrew Hoyler (7-0-1)
• Approved 2022-2023 Charter School Calendars for MCCS and HCA
• Approved Elizabeth Bayard and Lakshmi Raghavan to the Special Education Advisory Committee
• Approved nomination of Hayley Stenger to the Equity Committee
• Approved lease of 99.89-acre Mickie Gordon Memorial Park to Loudoun County
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations on Personnel Actions
• Adopted minutes from February 22, 2022 meeting

Equity Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Equity Committee will hold a regular meeting including public comment, approval of minutes, and an information item on Policy 2510 regarding school-community communications. The main discussion item is a review of previously proposed recommendations to the Loudoun County School Board. The committee will also take up announcements and new business.

• Review of previously proposed recommendations to the School Board (item 5.01)
• Information item on Policy 2510: School-Community Communications and Community Involvement
• Approval of draft minutes from the February 3, 2022 Equity Committee meeting
• Public comment period (virtual and in-person)
• Announcements and new business

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee will vote on recommending three contract awards: athletic equipment (IFB #I22338), secondary music instruments and furniture (IFB #I22339), and electric buses (RFP #R22277) via a Virginia DEQ grant. Each award may exceed $250,000. The committee will also consider revisions to policies 4150 (Financial Accounting) and 4350 (Vendor Relations), and adopt new policies 4360 (SWAM businesses) and 8020 (Relations with School Support Organizations).

• Recommend award of IFB #I22338 for athletic equipment (value may exceed $250,000)
• Recommend award of IFB #I22339 for secondary music instruments/furniture (value may exceed $250,000)
• Recommend award of RFP #R22277 for electric buses (value may exceed $250,000; funded by Virginia DEQ grant)
• Revision of Policy 4150 (Financial Accounting and Reporting)
• Adoption of Policy 4360 (Small, Women-Owned, Minority-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses)

Human Resources and Talent Development Committee 6:00 p.m.

The Human Resources and Talent Development Committee will hear presentations on proposed revisions to Policy 7310 (Staff Discipline) and Policy 7524 (Staff Participation in Political Activities). The committee will also discuss updates on stipends and a review of school nurse positions. Approval of January 27, 2022 draft minutes is on the agenda.

• Revisions to Policy 7310, Staff Discipline presented for information along with Loudoun Education Association feedback
• Revisions to Policy 7524, Staff Participation in Political Activities presented for information
• Stipend update discussion
• School nurse position review discussion
• Approve draft minutes from January 27, 2022 meeting

Discipline Committee - 5:00 p.m.

The Discipline Committee will discuss a new hazing policy and receive an overview of the discipline process, including Policy 8220 on student suspension. The committee is also set to approve the minutes from the January 28, 2022 meeting.

• Discussion of a new hazing policy
• Overview of the discipline process and threat assessment
• Review of Policy 8220 on student suspension from school
• Approval of draft minutes from the January 28, 2022 meeting

4th Tuesday School Board Meeting 5:00 p.m.

The agenda includes a vote on revising Policy 7540 and adopting new Policy 7542 regarding criminal background checks and notifications for school employees and applicants. The board also handled remote participation requests: a medical exemption for a member failed, while a personal exemption passed. Consent items include approval of minutes from prior meetings and personnel actions.

• Remote participation request for Denise Corbo under medical exemption failed 3-3-2
• Remote participation request for Ian Serotkin under personal exemption passed 6-0-2
• Revision of Policy 7540 on criminal conviction or founded complaint of child abuse/neglect for applicants
• Adoption of new Policy 7542 on required notification and consequences of criminal charges for employees
• Consent agenda including minutes from January 25, February 2, February 8, and February 10, 2022 meetings

The School Board approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions and the adoption of two policies regarding criminal convictions and notifications for employees. The board also voted on remote participation requests for members.

• Denied remote participation request for Ms. Corbo (3-3-2)
• Approved remote participation request for Mr. Serotkin (6-0-2)
• Approved January 25, February 2, February 8, and February 10 meeting minutes
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions
• Revised Policy 7540 regarding criminal convictions or child abuse complaints for applicants
• Adopted Policy 7542 regarding notification of criminal charges and DSS investigations for employees

Student Services Committee 5:00 p.m.

The committee will vote to recommend Policy 5320, which sets procedures for locating self-contained special education programs, to the full School Board as an information item. Members will also review first-readings of policies on home instruction (homeschooling) and concussions in student athletes. A discussion item notes a scheduling conflict with Broad Run High School graduation.

• Recommend Policy 5320 (procedures for location of self-contained special education programs) to full board
• First review of Policy 8080 on home instruction (homeschooling)
• First review of Policy 8445 on concussions in student athletes and deletion of Policy 8-58
• Discussion of scheduling conflict between committee meeting and Broad Run High School graduation at Eagle Bank Arena

Legislative & Policy Committee 4:00 p.m.

The Legislative & Policy Committee will consider revising Policy 2160, Conflict of Interests and Disclosure of Economic Interests, and vote to recommend the revision to the full School Board. The committee will also approve draft minutes from December 9, 2021, receive a legislative update from consultants, and finalize organizational items such as meeting schedule and chair assignment.

• Action item: Revisions to Policy 2160, Conflict of Interests and Disclosure of Economic Interests — recommended action to forward to full School Board
• Discussion: Legislative update from Jackson-West Consulting, LLP, including a draft 2022 Legislative Activities Timeline
• Approval of December 9, 2021 draft minutes
• Organizational items: committee membership confirmed (Reaser, Hoyler, Serotkin) and meeting schedule set (fourth Thursday, except July recess and holiday rescheduling)
• Public comment period of up to 5 minutes before the committee

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will vote on recommending new Policy 5420, which addresses teaching about controversial and sensitive topics, to the full School Board. The committee will also approve draft minutes from January 27 and receive an update on strategies to address COVID-related learning loss. Public comment is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Recommendation to adopt new Policy 5420 on teaching about controversial and sensitive topics
• Approval of draft minutes from the January 27, 2022 committee meeting
• Update on MAP Growth assessment data and strategies to address COVID schooling loss
• Discussion of high school course credit for homeschooled students re-enrolling

Technology Steering Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m.

The committee will consider approving minutes from October 2021 and hear staff presentations on student device utilization, Google Hangouts and Gaggle alerts, and parent support for LCPS applications. No final decisions are expected; items are for discussion only.

• Approval of draft minutes from October 18, 2021
• Staff presentation on Chromebook utilization among students
• Update on Google Hangouts and Gaggle Alerts
• Overview of parent support for LCPS applications

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 6:00 p.m.

The Specialized Programs & Centers Committee will consider approving the January 26, 2022 draft minutes and receive information items, including an update on implementing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at two LCPS high schools, updates from Hillsboro Community Charter (including CARES-funded ThinkPads and a $1,000 STEM award), and the 2022-2023 calendars for charter schools. A public comment period will be held at the start of the meeting.

• Approval of draft minutes from January 26, 2022 SPC meeting
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Program update for two LCPS high schools
• Hillsboro Community Charter: CARES funds for teacher ThinkPads, lottery update March 16, modular classroom move, $1,000 STEM award
• Charter school calendars for 2022-2023: Hillsboro Community Charter and MCCS
• Public comment period prior to committee discussion

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee will recommend renewing three contracts valued over $250,000 each: building commissioning, ASL interpreter services, and instructional supplies. It will also consider approving a utility easement at Waterford Elementary School for Dominion Energy and a lease to Loudoun County for full use of the 99.89-acre Mickie Gordon Memorial Park.

• Renew RFP #R18167 Building Commissioning Services (value may exceed $250,000)
• Renew RFP #R19195 American Sign Language Interpreter Services (value may exceed $250,000)
• Renew RFP #R20251 Instructional Supplies and Related Products and Services (value may exceed $250,000)
• Approve Underground Distribution Easement at Waterford Elementary School for Dominion Energy (no fiscal impact)
• Approve lease with Loudoun County for full use of Mickie Gordon Memorial Park (99.89 acres)

School Board and Board of Supervisors Joint Work Session on the FY 2023 Budget 6:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board will present its adopted FY 2023 Budget to the Board of Supervisors during this joint work session. The meeting includes call to order, disclosures from board members, and the budget presentation. The session is conducted electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Presentation of the School Board's adopted FY23 Budget to the Board of Supervisors
• Disclosures filed by eight school board members
• Meeting held electronically under Virginia Code for local emergency

The Loudoun County School Board and Board of Supervisors held a joint work session to review the school board's adopted FY 2023 Budget. No votes were taken or formal decisions recorded during this session.

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals 5:00 p.m.

The Select Committee of the Loudoun County School Board convenes a closed meeting to discuss parent requests for students to attend schools outside their attendance zones. The agenda is procedural, with no public votes or decisions scheduled.

• Closed meeting to discuss student scholastic records and out-of-zone attendance requests
• Motion to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711.A2
• Motion to adjourn and certify the closed meeting
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting 4:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board will receive a presentation on the English Learners program review by WestEd, including findings and recommendations. Staff will also update the board on the strategic planning process. The board will consider routine consent items such as personnel actions and religious exemptions from school attendance, followed by a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters.

• English Learners Program Review by WestEd – overview and recommendations
• Strategic Planning Update from staff and RTI representatives
• Approval of Personnel Actions for 2021-2022 school year
• Exemption from School Attendance for Religious Reasons per Va. Code §22.1-254(B)(1)
• Closed meeting to discuss performance of specific public officers and employees

The School Board adopted the consent agenda, which included approving previous meeting minutes and personnel recommendations. The board also approved school attendance exemptions for students based on religious reasons. No formal action was taken during the closed meeting.

• Approved minutes of the January 11, 2022 meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 18, 2022 FY23 Operating Budget work session (8-0)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations on Personnel Actions (8-0)
• Approved school attendance exemptions for students for religious reasons (8-0)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for personnel performance discussions (9-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn closed meeting with no formal action taken (9-0)
• Approved Resolution # 24-21/22 certifying the closed meeting (9-0)

Joint Committee of the Loudoun County School Board (LCSB) and Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (LCBS) 5:00 p.m.

The Joint Committee of the Loudoun County School Board and Board of Supervisors will hear public comment, receive co-chairs' reports, and discuss two information items: integrating agricultural education and rural workforce development into LCPS curriculum, and an update on the study of segregated schools in Loudoun County. The committee will also consider approving its 2022 joint workplan as an action item.

• Approval of the Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board 2022 Workplan
• Discussion of integrating agricultural education and rural workforce development into LCPS curriculum (Countywide)
• Update on the study and reconciliation for the operation of segregated schools in Loudoun County (Countywide)
• Public comment period (15 minutes)
• Co-chairs report on board activities

Communications and Outreach Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Communications and Outreach Committee will vote on recommending revisions to Policy 8070 (Students Comments and Complaints) after public input. They will also discuss a half-year communications update and consider revisions to Policy 2510 (School-Community Communications) and Regulation 3070 (Safety and Emergency Communications).

• Action item: Committee to recommend approval of revised Policy 8070, Students Comments and Complaints
• Information item: Revision of Policy 2510, School-Community Communications and Community Involvement
• Information item: Review of Regulation 3070, Safety and Emergency Related Communications
• Information item: Half-Year Communications Update for Q1 and Q2 2021

Equity Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Equity Committee is meeting to discuss its charge and purpose, review policies on teaching controversial topics and interscholastic activities, and receive FOIA training. The meeting will include public comment and approval of previous minutes. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion or information.

• Review of Policy 5420 on teaching controversial and sensitive topics
• Review of Policy 8320 on interscholastic activities
• FOIA training for committee members
• Discussion of committee member introductions and purpose
• Approval of draft minutes from December 2, 2021

Special School Board Meeting to include FY23 Operating Budget Adoption and Public Hearing 6:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board held a public hearing and then adopted the Superintendent's Proposed FY23 Operating Budget with amendments. The board approved a substitute motion adding $2,469,305 for performing arts programs and an HRTD investigation, and also approved a motion to remove one Elementary Executive Principal for $226,165 in savings. The budget adoption passed 5-4.

• Public hearing on Superintendent's Proposed FY23 Operating Budget
• Adoption of FY23 budget with amendments including $2,469,305 for performing arts and HRTD investigation
• Motion to remove 1 Elementary Executive Principal (saving $226,165) and change Elementary Dean staffing ratio from 1:675 to 1:600 (adding 6 deans at $694,683)
• Amendment adding $400,000 placeholder for stipend review process
• Board approved substitute motion 5-4, with transmittal letter noting uncertainty about state revenue

The School Board approved the FY23 Operating Budget based on the Superintendent's Estimate of Needs with staff recommended changes. The final budget included specific amendments regarding performing arts funding and elementary school staffing standards.

• Approved FY23 Operating Budget (9-0)
• Approved $2,469,305 placeholder for performing arts programs pending investigation (5-4)
• Approved removal of 1 Elementary Executive Principal for $226,165 savings (5-4)
• Approved changing Elementary Dean staffing standard from 1:675 to 1:600, adding 6 Deans for $694,683 (5-4)

Discipline Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m.

The Discipline Committee will vote on recommending the School Board approve revisions to Policy 8030 (Student Discrimination and Harassment) and Policy 8035 (Title IX, Sex-Based Discrimination, Sexual Harassment). The committee will also consider approving minutes from its November 22, 2021 meeting.

• Action item: Recommend approval of revised Policy 8030, Student Discrimination and Harassment
• Action item: Recommend approval of revised Policy 8035, Title IX, Sex-Based Discrimination, Sexual Harassment
• Approval of draft minutes from November 22, 2021 Discipline Committee meeting
• Public comment period at the start of the meeting

Human Resources and Talent Development Committee 5:30 p.m.

The Human Resources and Talent Development Committee will vote on two policies: new Policy 7542 requiring employees to notify of criminal charges, and revisions to Policy 7540 on background checks for applicants. The committee will also receive presentations on universal leave proposals and career center assistant classifications. Draft minutes from previous meetings are up for approval.

• Vote on new Policy 7542: Required Notification and Consequences of Criminal Charges for Employees
• Vote on revised Policy 7540: Criminal Conviction or Child Abuse for Applicants
• Presentation on Universal Leave Proposals
• Presentation on Career Center Assistants Classification
• Approval of draft minutes from Sept 23 and Nov 15, 2021

Curriculum & Instruction Committee 4:15 p.m.

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will consider approving draft minutes from December 2021, review a draft revision of Policy 8320 on Interscholastic Activities, and receive an update on early literacy efforts (Access to Literacy for All). The committee also plans to discuss updates on a new policy about teaching controversial issues and STEM pathways. Public comment will be taken at the start of the meeting.

• Review of draft Policy 8320 (Interscholastic Activities) with redlined and clean versions
• Staff will post Policy 8320 for two weeks of community input, then bring it back for action on February 17, 2022
• Presentation on Access to Literacy for All, following November 2021 work session and January 2022 budget discussions
• Discussion of updates on NEW Policy 5420 (Teaching About Controversial Issues) and STEM pathways

Specialized Programs & Centers Committee 4:30 p.m.

The Specialized Programs and Centers Committee will consider recommending approval of the Middleburg Community Charter School renewal application. The committee will also receive information on potential costs and considerations for adding an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, and updates on FY21 charter school audit reports. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Action item: MCCS Charter School Renewal Application – committee to recommend School Board approval
• Information item: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program considerations and costs
• Information item: FY21 Charter School Audit Report Updates for Hillsboro and Middleburg charter schools
• Approval of draft minutes from December 9, 2021 SPC meeting

4th Tuesday School Board Meeting and FY23 Operating Budget Public Hearing and Work Session 4:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing and work session on the FY23 Operating Budget. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes approval of prior meeting minutes, personnel actions, and adoption or revision of several policies (Policy 5125 on alternative paths to credit, Policy 2120 on election/terms, Policy 3110 on superintendent appointment). The meeting is held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with remote participation allowed.

• Public hearing and work session on FY23 Operating Budget
• Adoption of Policy 5125, Alternative Paths to Attaining Standard Units of Credit
• Revision of Policy 2120, Election, Term of Office, and Vacancy in Office
• Revision of Policy 3110, Appointment and Term of the Division Superintendent
• Approval of personnel actions for the 2021-2022 school year

The School Board approved a consent agenda including the adoption of Policy 5125 regarding alternative paths for credit and revisions to policies 2120, 3110, and 3120. The board also approved personnel actions and minutes from three previous meetings.

• Adopted Policy 5125, Alternative Paths To Attaining Standard Units of Credit (9-0)
• Revised Policy 2120, Election, Term of Office, and Vacancy in Office (9-0)
• Revised Policy 3110, Appointment and Term of the Division Superintendent (9-0)
• Revised Policy 3120, Powers and Duties (9-0)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions (9-0)
• Adopted minutes of January 4, 2022 Organizational Meeting (9-0)
• Adopted minutes of January 5, 2022 Special Budget Meeting (9-0)
• Adopted minutes of January 13, 2022 Budget Work Session (9-0)

Finance & Operations Committee 5:00 p.m.

The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing a grant application for the VA Department of Environmental Quality Clean School Bus Grant Program. The committee is also considering a contract award for construction modifications at Dominion and Woodgrove High Schools.

• VA DEQ Clean School Bus Grant Program - Round 2 application for up to 10 electric buses
• Proposed $4,070,000 project cost for electric buses and charging infrastructure
• Contract award to Gilbane Building Company for $12,706,899.00 for Dominion and Woodgrove HS entrance modifications

FY23 Operating Budget School Board Work Session to Include a Closed Session 6:30 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board held a work session on the FY23 operating budget, including presentations of the Department of Student Services and Department of Support Services estimates of needs. The board then moved to a closed meeting to consult legal counsel regarding executive orders issued by Governor Youngkin. In the closed session, members approved a motion to continue the current mask mandate and subsequently adjourned and certified the closed meeting.

• Presentation of FY23 Estimate of Needs for the Department of Student Services
• Presentation of FY23 Estimate of Needs for the Department of Support Services
• Motion to convene a closed meeting to consult legal counsel about Governor Youngkin's executive orders
• Motion to support the superintendent’s recommendation to continue the current mask mandate
• Motion to adjourn and certify the closed meeting

The School Board held a work session to review FY23 budget estimates for the Departments of Student Services and Support Services. Following a closed session to consult legal counsel regarding Governor Youngkin's Executive Orders, the Board voted to maintain the existing mask mandate.

• Approved continuation of current mask mandate within LCPS (8-1)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for legal counsel regarding Governor Youngkin's Executive Orders (9-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn closed meeting (9-0)
• Approved Resolution #22-21/22 to certify the closed meeting (9-0)

Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals 5:00 p.m.

The Select Committee for Hearing Appeals will deliberate on an appeal of the Superintendent's decision to remove the book 'Gender Queer' by Maia Kobabe from high school library collections. The committee may affirm, modify, or reverse that decision. A closed meeting is also scheduled to discuss a student's request for a waiver of the VHSL Transfer Rule.

• Appeal of Superintendent's removal of 'Gender Queer' (Maia Kobabe) from high school library
• Possible motions: affirm, modify, or reverse the Superintendent's decision
• Closed meeting to discuss a student's VHSL Transfer Rule waiver request (Code of Virginia §2.2-3711.A2)
• Committee's decision to be reported at next regular School Board meeting

FY23 Operating Budget School Board Work Session to Include a Closed Session 6:30 p.m.

The School Board held a work session to review the FY23 operating budget. The Department of Business and Financial Services provided responses to budget questions, and the Deputy Superintendent presented the FY23 Estimate of Needs for the Department of Instruction.

• Responses to FY23 Budget questions from the Department of Business and Financial Services
• FY23 Estimate of Needs presentation for the Department of Instruction

The School Board reviewed responses to budget questions and the Department of Instruction's FY23 Estimate of Needs. The board also convened a closed session to discuss student scholastic records, though no formal action was taken during that session.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for student scholastic record matters (8-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn closed meeting and reconvene public meeting (8-0)
• Approved Resolution #21-21/22 to certify the closed meeting (8-0)

2nd Tuesday School Board Meeting 4:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board approved a consent agenda including minutes, personnel actions, and policy revisions (Policy 4210, 6215, 6530). The board also conducted a work session on the FY23 operating budget.

• Approved personnel actions for the 2021-2022 school year
• Revised Policy 4210 on inventory and reporting of loss or damage
• Revised Policy 6215 on school board vehicle operations
• Revised Policy 6530 on changing school attendance zones
• Excused students from attendance for religious reasons per Code of Virginia §22.1-254(B)(1)

The School Board approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions and updates to policies regarding inventory, vehicle operations, and school attendance zones. The board also approved school attendance exemptions for students for religious reasons. A work session was held to discuss the FY23 Operating Budget.

• Approved Minutes of Dec 13, 2021, Special School Board Meeting (7-0)
• Approved Minutes of Dec 14, 2021, 4th Tuesday School Board Meeting (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Personnel Actions (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 4210, Inventory and Reporting of Loss or Damage (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 6215, School Board Vehicle Operations (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 6530, Changing School Attendance Zones (7-0)
• Approved school attendance exemptions for religious reasons (7-0)

Special School Board Meeting for Presentation of the Superintendent’s Proposed FY23 Operating Budget 4:00 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board is meeting to receive the Superintendent's proposed FY23 operating budget. The presentation includes an overview of the Estimate of Needs. The board also approved remote participation for one member and read disclosures.

• Presentation of Superintendent's Proposed FY23 Operating Budget (Estimate of Needs)
• Remote participation approved for Ms. Corbo via medical exemption
• Disclosures read by multiple board members
• Meeting held at 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA

The School Board received a presentation on the Superintendent's Estimate of Needs for the FY23 operating budget. No votes were taken on the budget proposal during this meeting.

• Approved remote participation request for Denise Corbo (4-1)

Annual School Board Organizational Meeting to Include a Closed Session 6:30 p.m.

The Loudoun County School Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing Jeff Morse as Chair and Ian Serotkin as Vice Chair for the 2022 calendar year. The board approved the 2022 Organizational Resolution, which sets the meeting schedule, names a clerk, and authorizes financial agents. It also elected Atoosa Reaser as the Virginia School Board Association official delegate and Ian Serotkin as alternate. The board then convened a closed session to consult with legal counsel on student disciplinary matters.

• Jeff Morse elected Board Chair (motion approved 5-0 with 4 abstentions)
• Ian Serotkin elected Board Vice Chair (motion approved 7-1-1)
• 2022 Organizational Resolution approved, covering clerk, deputy clerk, hearing officers, meeting schedule, fiscal agent, and special warrants
• Atoosa Reaser elected VSBA official delegate; Ian Serotkin elected VSBA alternate delegate
• Closed session held for legal consultation on student disciplinary matters

The School Board held its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership and delegates for the 2022 calendar year. The board also approved a general organizational resolution and held a closed session regarding student disciplinary litigation.

• Elected Jeff Morse as School Board Chair
• Elected Ian Serotkin as Board Vice Chair
• Elected Atoosa Reaser as VSBA Official Delegate
• Elected Ian Serotkin as VSBA Alternate Delegate
• Approved 2022 Organizational Resolution covering clerks, meeting schedules, and fiscal agents
• Approved remote participation for Denise Corbo (personal exemption)
• Approved remote participation for Ian Serotkin (personal exemption)
• Denied remote participation for Denise Corbo (medical exemption)